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Options to expand RBR50
Hi, many months ago I emailed 3 times netgear to see what option we had to expand an RBR50+RBS50 network, since we were planning to finish the basement. I received zero replies. So, I won't lose m...
kinwolf wrote:
But, I see new "Orbi satelittes" type routers in stores, but they are for the new wifi6. Can they work with the RBR50? I saw nothing on the packaging about that.
I did see there are RBS50 from the netgrear online store, but I highly prefer to buy locally for easy exchange if something is wrong upon opening.
Any of the original residential Orbi satellites will sync with the RBR50 router:
RBS50
RBS40
RBS20
BRW30
RBS40V
Wanting easy product return is a valid concern, as Netgear direct sales have a dubious reputation in that regard. At the same time, supplies of a product designed in 2016 are almost non-existant since Netgear has 'moved on' to newer models. I have had good luck on eBay.
If the only place you can find one is Netgear direct sales, I would use a credit card and dispute the charge if it doesn't work out of the box and Netgear isn't helpful.