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Currently have Orbi AC3000 RBR50 Plus 1 satellite question on adding 2nd
Hello,
I currently have the AC3000 Plus 1 Satellite, I get good reception however I would like to get one more Satellite to hopefully increase bandwith in the house. Which Satellite would be my best option and are they interchangeable?
Thank so much
Cheers
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All of the original "residential" Orbi satellites are compatible (not "Pro", not "AX", and not the RBS10 model)
My personal pick for "Best Buy" is the RBS40V which Amazon has been selling for $100. (less than any other satellite, and readily available.)
Great thank you Ill look into that one. I currently have the main Orbi (router) on one side of the house and the satelite and the opposite side of the house. Would putting one in the middle would increase over all bandwith?
I have a Gig going into the router, and have a desktop hardwired to the satellite. When I test the speeds its getting around 300mbs. does that seem normal, and will a 2nd satellite in the middle help boost my speeds?
Thanks again for all your help
Cheers
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Also, is it worth getting a WiFi 6 satellite? with my current setup
Wifi 6 is not compatible with Wifi 5.
