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Vulcan195
Dec 15, 2021Tutor
Can I combine RBK20W and RBK13
RBK20W is a Tri-band AC2200 kit which includes router plus one satellite RBK13 is a dual-band AC2200 kit which includes router plus 2 satellites If I can, what’s the best way to do this? I have tw...
- Dec 15, 2021
the triband use the dedicated backhaul betwen router/satellites versus the dual band doesn't.
Not sure why they can't make them work but they don't.
All the tribands (AC version) are compatible with each other.
RBS20
RBW30
RBS40
RBS40V
RBS50
RBS50Y
plemans
Dec 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
No. the dual band systems aren't compatible with the triband systems.
Do you already have both systems? Or were you looking at buying another system to try to supplement?
- Vulcan195Dec 15, 2021TutorI have both sitting here unopened. I can return one.
But out of curiosity, why wouldn’t a dual band work as a satellite to a tri band system?- plemansDec 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
the triband use the dedicated backhaul betwen router/satellites versus the dual band doesn't.
Not sure why they can't make them work but they don't.
All the tribands (AC version) are compatible with each other.
RBS20
RBW30
RBS40
RBS40V
RBS50
RBS50Y
- plemansDec 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
If you're needing more satellites, the RBK43 goes on sale renewed frequently.