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Dtatewv
Aspirant
Apr 23, 2020

Orbi Home Selection

I apologize in advance but after trying to read through all the documentation I am more confused then I was before I started.

 

I currently have a RBR40 with 9 satellites connected.  The satellites are a combination of RBS20 and RBW30.

My home is approximately 7200 sqft.

I was thinking of upgrading to a RBK52 series which uses the AC300 in lieu of the AC2200.  It is my understanding that if I do this, I can continue to use my RBW30 satellites, but the RBS20 will not work.

 

I also am considering upgrading to the AX series.  I am trying to figure out the difference between the different AX series (4200, 6000) and the different kits RBK752, RBK852, RBK853.

 

Questions:

  1. Can you point me to technical docs that explain the differences or give me a break down so I better understand?
  2. Do they make an outside satellite that will work with the AX
  3. Can you confirm that the RBS satellites I have now will NOT work with the AX series?

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    • Dtatewv's avatar
      Dtatewv
      Aspirant
      Apr 23, 2020

      My setup

       

      Fiber to the home plugged into a Meraki FW, 300 Mbps up/down service.

      Meraki as the FW, connected to an RBR40 running V2.3.5.32, (qty 3) RBS20 running version V.2.3.5.30, (qty 6) RBW30 running V.2.3.5.6

      RBR in Bridge mode.

      So, if I understand your topology, you are running an AX and an AC network.  Are you getting two separate IP’s from the Service Provider? 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        Apr 23, 2020

        Interesting. 

         

        Techincally your in AP Mode. Orbi doesn't have a bridge mode.

         

        Yes I am.