AC3000

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I have the AC 3000 ( router and satellite).&nbsp; I am looking to purchase an extender for my outside.&nbsp; two questions- what model should i get, and what is the hook up process...do i just plug in outside and it connects to the router/satelite?&nbsp; thanks&nbsp; Alan

FURRYe38 · Answer

The RBS50Y is an outdoor model satellite and you can connect to the RBR or RBS wirelessly.&nbsp;&nbsp;

alanm001 · Answer

so the unit just plugs into an outlet and it will connect to the orbi router/satelite?&nbsp; are there any other Orbi Extenders for outside that will work with the AC 3000 , that are less expensive?&nbsp; thanks

FURRYe38 · Answer

The RBS50Y is an outdoor model satellite and you can connect to the RBR or RBS wirelessly.&nbsp;&nbsp;The RBS50Y is the only NG outdoor satellite.&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

alanm001&nbsp;wrote:so the unit just plugs into an outlet and it will connect to the orbi router/satelite?The RBS50Y User Guide shows the steps to install, power, and sync the outdoor satellite to the Orbi system:http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBS50Y/RBS50Y_UM_EN.pdfThere are also videos on the web showing the process.&nbsp;"Outdoor rated" is not trivial, which is why it is more costly.&nbsp; Depending on what coverage is desired, some users install an indoor satellite right next to an outside wall and close to the area where coverage is desired.&nbsp; Really thick walls make this impractical, so sometimes people locate the satellite next to a window (regular glass, not metallic film covered).&nbsp;There are outdoor rated WiFi access points from other vendors that are less costly, but they are not integrated into the Orbi "system".&nbsp; Just as the RBS50Y can be attached to non-Orbi routers as an ordinary (non-Orbi) access point, non-Netgear access points can be attached to an Orbi as an ordinary access point.

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