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EFG502SGC
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Jun 03, 2018

ORBI RBS20 compatible with an RBK43 system?

Is the RBS20 compatible with an RBK43 system? Where the RBK43 consists of 1 RBR40 and 2 RBS40 devices.

 

Reason for asking is that I would like to add existing WiFi to ethernet devices, and I’d prefer to keep everything on the same SSID.

Would the addition of 1 or 2 RBS20 satellites to existing RBK43 system have a detrimental influence of the RBK43 system? Or, would it improve RBK43 system, while at the same time add extra ethernet ports?

 

I believe the RBS20 satellite’s have 2 ethernet ports per device, which would suit the need perfectly.

 

Thanks, and best regards

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 03, 2018

    Ther RBS20 units are all the same so they will work just fine. Others have posted having up to 6 satellites on there systems, however NG only recommends 3 or 4 I believe. Be sure the distance between the router and satellites are starting at 30feet minimum.