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Orbi RBR50 - I purchased it with one satellite but need advice on extending in to my backyard.
I purchased the RBR50 and it came with one satellite. I still have dead zones and would like one more satellite. Which product should I buy? A satellite or an extender? I am trying to extend in to my backyard. Thank you.
LoriC1968 wrote:I purchased the RBR50 and it came with one satellite. I still have dead zones and would like one more satellite. Which product should I buy? A satellite or an extender? I am trying to extend in to my backyard. Thank you.
Product availability for the Orbi line varies. The "optimal" solution would be another RBS50 satellite. It matches the backhaul capability of the existing "50" series products. (Whether you "need" this much backhaul is for you to decide.) Any Orbi satellite except for the "10" series is compatible with the RBR50 router.
If placed next to an outside wall, the Orbi will provide coverage into the yard. It matters how much area you want to cover and what the exterior wall is made of.
Netgear sells an Orbi RBS50Y satellite specifically designed to mount outdoors, which gets it past the exterior wall. That will create the biggest "footprint" outdoors, but it is fairly pricy.
"Extenders" are considerably less costly than Orbi satellites, but do not "integrate into the mesh" like Orbi satellites. My choice would be to avoid an extender unless you have a specific need for a device which never moves (pool controller, sprinkler controller, garage door opener, etc.)
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LoriC1968 wrote:I purchased the RBR50 and it came with one satellite. I still have dead zones and would like one more satellite. Which product should I buy? A satellite or an extender? I am trying to extend in to my backyard. Thank you.
Product availability for the Orbi line varies. The "optimal" solution would be another RBS50 satellite. It matches the backhaul capability of the existing "50" series products. (Whether you "need" this much backhaul is for you to decide.) Any Orbi satellite except for the "10" series is compatible with the RBR50 router.
If placed next to an outside wall, the Orbi will provide coverage into the yard. It matters how much area you want to cover and what the exterior wall is made of.
Netgear sells an Orbi RBS50Y satellite specifically designed to mount outdoors, which gets it past the exterior wall. That will create the biggest "footprint" outdoors, but it is fairly pricy.
"Extenders" are considerably less costly than Orbi satellites, but do not "integrate into the mesh" like Orbi satellites. My choice would be to avoid an extender unless you have a specific need for a device which never moves (pool controller, sprinkler controller, garage door opener, etc.)
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
LoriC1968 wrote:I purchased the RBR50 and it came with one satellite. I still have dead zones and would like one more satellite. Which product should I buy? A satellite or an extender? I am trying to extend in to my backyard. Thank you.
