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Backhaul Capability of the RBW30 Wall Plug Satellite
https://kb.netgear.com/000038220/Which-Orbi-WiFi-System-is-best-for-me
On this chart, it shows the RBK52W as a RBR50 router with 2 RBW30 satellites. Down the list it shows the backhaul antennas as 4x4 1.7Gbps. I wanted confirmation that the RBW30 has a 4x4 1.7Gbps backhaul. Because in my experience it appears to operate as a 2x2 866 Mbps backhaul, but that might be because I have only used them with RBR40 and RBS40 equipment, which definitely has a slower backhaul.
If I can use the RBW30 with the RBR50 and maintain 4x4 1.7Gps backhaul, that would be fantastic, and a better option than using a RBS40 satellite with the RBR50.
You are correct, the backhaul is indeed 867 on those units:
https://www.cnet.com/products/netgear-orbi-rbk30-tri-band-wifi-system/review/
Rodney
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You are correct, the backhaul is indeed 867 on those units:
https://www.cnet.com/products/netgear-orbi-rbk30-tri-band-wifi-system/review/
Rodney
note - even if the rbw30 had 1733M backhaul it wouldnt be usable as the rbw30 has no ethernet and only wifi and max wifi speed is 867M on 5 gig
Eh - that depends. With more than one satellite sharing the backhaul, you'd start buffering if both ran full-tilt unless you had the faster backhaul. Fatter wireless backhaul does have use beyond Ethernet relay.
Rodney
