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Boddingtonsz
Jan 26, 2021Aspirant
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 bes...
CrimpOn
Jan 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.)
- BoddingtonszJan 27, 2021Aspirant
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
- FURRYe38Jan 27, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.- BoddingtonszJan 27, 2021Aspirant
2600sq/ft theres probably 40-50ft between the router and the satellite. Also the router is upstairs and the satellite is downstairs.
Thanks again for your help!
- BoddingtonszJan 27, 2021Aspirant
Also, is it worth getting a WiFi 6 satellite? with my current setup
- FURRYe38Jan 27, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Wifi 6 is not compatible with Wifi 5.