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cblier16
Apr 14, 2020Aspirant
Orbi Satellite Options for RBR50
I have Orbi RBR50 and satellite included in my whole-home WiFi solution. Speeds are generally good, but I am looking to add another satellite to improve speed to another part of my home. How shou...
cblier16
Apr 14, 2020Aspirant
Thank you for the quick response.
I have Netgear Nighthawk CM1150V modem, which I purchased to avoid renting from the cable provider. My home is 2,500 sq.ft., but spread over 4 floors. The current satellite is 2 floors above the router, probably 20-30 feet away, and it works pretty well, but I am looking to extend the service with a satellite to the floor below the router.
FURRYe38
Apr 14, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Kind of up to you. You might try a 20 series RBS out and see how it works for you. Or go with the 50 series RBS. Something to test out and see.