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ATbarker
Aug 07, 2022Follower
Netgear extensionfor RBR40
Have Router RBR40 and satellite RBW30 on the first floor, because the house is naroow and long. What can I add to strengten the signal in the basement?
You can add another satellites.
Compatible models are:
RBS20
RBW30
RBS40
RBS40V
RBS50
RBS50Y
Keep in mind, the 50 series have a wider backhaul but will connect at the lower 866mbps backhaul the 40 series use.
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ATbarker wrote:
Have Router RBR40 and satellite RBW30 on the first floor, because the house is naroow and long. What can I add to strengten the signal in the basement?
More satellites that work with the RBR40?
While many questions about routers are generic and could be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:
Orbi - NETGEAR CommunitiesYou can add another satellites.
Compatible models are:
RBS20
RBW30
RBS40
RBS40V
RBS50
RBS50Y
Keep in mind, the 50 series have a wider backhaul but will connect at the lower 866mbps backhaul the 40 series use.