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ORBI RBK52W Specifications
I am considering purchasing an Orbi system, however, I am frustrated that I an unable to speak to a knowledgeable company representative about the specifications for the RBK52W that are listed in the following link: https://kb.netgear.com/000038220/Which-Orbi-WiFi-System-is-best-for-me
Before I pull the plug and purchase a Linksys mesh system I thought I would post this question in the forum. Specifically the above link shows that the RBK52W bundle consists of one RBR50 (AC3000) unit and two RBW30 (AC2200) units. It also indicates that the Back Haul speed is 4x4 (1.7 GBS). Is this accurate? How can the RBW30 (2x2) satellite units communicate with the RBR50 (4x4) at this speed? Any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
I am really surprised that Netgear does not provide pre-purchase sales support.
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Hello Jb20
The RBW30 would be using 866Mbps for the back haul connection the 1.7Gbs would be if you are using a RBR50 with a RBS50.
You can find the specs for the RBW30 here.
http://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBW30.pdf
DarrenM
That is what I thought. To be honest, this is kind of false advertising, the listed Back Haul speed of 1.7 GPS (4x4) in the link is specific to the RBK52W bundle which does not onclude an AC3000 satellite. It is complicated by the fact that Netgear does not have representatives that can clarify this point. I am wondering how credible Netgear is as a mesh network supplier.
In any event, why would anyone purchase a bundle that couples an AC3000 router with AC2200 satellites? I am not a techie and I am just trying to understand this.
Thank you
How big is the place that you are trying to implement a mesh network in? this may give me a better idea of recommending which bundle you should look at.
DarrenM
