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castro8
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Jun 12, 2023

Need input on replacing a RBR50v2 system

In need of hopeful knowledgeable input.

My RBR50v2 just stopped working. Came with a satellite and have been using for at least 3-4 years. We have a mid sized smart home (4500sqft) with 3 hue bridges including 60-70 lights; 8 large appliances; 10 outlets; 10 ring cameras, several blinds, 10 homepods, 6 apple tvs, and a hodgepodge of other home items). In addition we have two adults who work from home and three children with numerous laptops, iPads, 8+ gaming systems, and phones. Admittedly we were already having connectivity issues with the above load on the RBR50 system but was overall pleased.

Doing research now on what the best option would be. I haven't looked anything up on this in a while. Is it as easy as looking at the new system NETGEAR RBKE963 and running with it? Appears the prices have hiked for routers since my last purchase and just wanted to get an assessment on if the $1,500 was the best option. Is Orbi still in the lead for mesh systems? Or should I be looking at an alternate product?

I appreciated your consideration and guidance.

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 12, 2023

    Would be something to try out and see. Ya you have a ton of devices and the 50 series is probably overloaded. 

    Get a new system from amazon and try it out for 15 days. Amazon has a good refund policy. 

     

    30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR📡 and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
    https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰️