NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Do satellites amplify or extend signal?
I have an RBK20, which consists of a router (RBR20) and two satellites. I am considering the purchase of an additional satellite for the computer in my home office. This satellite would NOT be hardwi...
Its not a simple answer.
The benefit to that system is its dedicated backhaul. It uses a 866mpbs backhaul between router/satellites. And it might go router---->satellite----->satellite (daisy chained)
Plus that backhaul could be on channels that are less congested.
Plus your computers wireless could be sketchy, a 1x1 solution, or even just in a bad location that the satellites help give more coverage for.
So its not just a simple this or that.
Its more complicated.
If you have 2 satellites, you could try re-doing your setup to actually test if adding a 3rd benefits your arrangement so you wouldn't have to guess.