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Orbi RBR20 compatible Sattelite
Hi. 2 questions please. Question 1: I am already on an ORBI RBR20 Router with no Sattelites. I want to add a Sattelite. Which model do I need to buy that will be compatible with my RBR20? Alte...
AshrafulHasan wrote:With the below and the fact that I will only need 1 sattelite, I should buy no 1, right? No 2 offers the same benefit but at a higher price. No idea why though.
Will work:
1. Netgear Orbi RBR20 AC2200 Tri-band Mesh WiFi Router with Smart Parental Controls - USD126, I have this device currently at home. No. This is another "Router". You need a satellite.
2. Netgear RBS40 Orbi Satellite Only for Orbi Routers - USD182 Yes. This works.
3. Netgear RBS50 Orbi Satellite Only for Orbi Routers - USD235 Yes. This works.
4. Netgear Orbi RBK50 Whole Home AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System (Orbi Router RBR50 + Orbi Satellite RBS50) - USD261This is a "package" (router and satellite) that makes the existing router redundant (useless)
5. Netgear Orbi RBK20 Whole Home AC2200 Tri-band WiFi System (Orbi WiFi Router RBR20 & One Satellite RBS20) with Smart Parental Controls - USD395 This is another package (a) that costs more when it should cost less and (b) also makes the existing router redundant.
Will not work:
6. Netgear Orbi Pro SRS60 AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Add-on Wallmount Satellite - USD452 Correct. This does not work.
Of these choices, I would pick #4. Better router and a satellite. Then sell off the existing RBR20 or keep it for a spare.
Hi and thank you for the quick response.
I am new to this and the devices available in my country are limited. Returning is challenging. So I want to be absolutely sure before I buy.
The following devices are available and to my understanding I have segregated them into 2 groups - will worth with my existing Orbi and wont work. I have also added the price tag against each.
With the below and the fact that I will only need 1 sattelite, I should buy no 1, right? No 2 offers the same benefit but at a higher price. No idea why though.
Will work:
1. Netgear Orbi RBR20 AC2200 Tri-band Mesh WiFi Router with Smart Parental Controls - USD126, I have this device currently at home.
2. Netgear RBS40 Orbi Satellite Only for Orbi Routers - USD182
3. Netgear RBS50 Orbi Satellite Only for Orbi Routers - USD235
Will not work:
6. Netgear Orbi Pro SRS60 AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Add-on Wallmount Satellite - USD452
AshrafulHasan wrote:With the below and the fact that I will only need 1 sattelite, I should buy no 1, right? No 2 offers the same benefit but at a higher price. No idea why though.
Will work:
1. Netgear Orbi RBR20 AC2200 Tri-band Mesh WiFi Router with Smart Parental Controls - USD126, I have this device currently at home. No. This is another "Router". You need a satellite.
2. Netgear RBS40 Orbi Satellite Only for Orbi Routers - USD182 Yes. This works.
3. Netgear RBS50 Orbi Satellite Only for Orbi Routers - USD235 Yes. This works.
4. Netgear Orbi RBK50 Whole Home AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System (Orbi Router RBR50 + Orbi Satellite RBS50) - USD261This is a "package" (router and satellite) that makes the existing router redundant (useless)
5. Netgear Orbi RBK20 Whole Home AC2200 Tri-band WiFi System (Orbi WiFi Router RBR20 & One Satellite RBS20) with Smart Parental Controls - USD395 This is another package (a) that costs more when it should cost less and (b) also makes the existing router redundant.
Will not work:
6. Netgear Orbi Pro SRS60 AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Add-on Wallmount Satellite - USD452 Correct. This does not work.
Of these choices, I would pick #4. Better router and a satellite. Then sell off the existing RBR20 or keep it for a spare.