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YONGSTAN
Apr 22, 2019Aspirant
ORBI WIFI NETWORK NAME
Hi all, I am running on 2GB dual broadband at home, split into two 1GB bandwidth, on RBR50 + Satellite and RBR40+Satellite respectively. Both are currently on different wifi network name. Wanted to...
- Apr 22, 2019
The satellites can mix and match. Only thing to keep in mind is the backhaul for the lower models is only 2x2 and not 4x4 like the rbs50's.
so if you're daisy chaining them, put the lower backhaul device at the end of the chain to limit bottlenecks.
schumaku
Apr 22, 2019Guru - Experienced User
A router with multi-WAN capability and enough bandwidth can deal with more than one Internet connection - you won't find these in the consumer market. And then, the 1 GbE Orbi wont be able to take a real advantage out of it.
YONGSTAN
Apr 22, 2019Aspirant
Ok. Thank you all for the prompt response!
- YONGSTANApr 22, 2019AspirantOne last thing...
Can different models of satellites be used? Ie. for RBR50+satellite, can i connect my RBR40 satellite to the RBR50 as the 2nd satellite? Or must the same model be used inorder to work?- plemansApr 22, 2019Guru - Experienced User
The satellites can mix and match. Only thing to keep in mind is the backhaul for the lower models is only 2x2 and not 4x4 like the rbs50's.
so if you're daisy chaining them, put the lower backhaul device at the end of the chain to limit bottlenecks.
- YONGSTANApr 22, 2019AspirantThanks!!!