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Outdoor satellite use?
Does NETGEAR sell an outdoor compatible satellite unit? I need to find a way to get a stronger signal to a corner of our backyard. However, it is in harsh conditions (oceanfront). Suggestions welcome.
Pskap wrote:Does the RBS50Y outdoor Satelite work with the RBR850 Router?
"Works with" is ambiguous.
- The RBS50Y will connect to ANY WiFi router (from any manufacturer) as a WiFi "extender".
This will be like connecting any random WiFi extender. i.e. a separate WiFi network, even if it has the identical SSID/password. - The RBS50Y will connect to the original residential Orbi routers as an Orbi satellite.
The bottom line is that it can be done, but will have some "disappointments". Putting a real AX satellite in a weatherproof enclosure is probably a more satisfying solution.
- The RBS50Y will connect to ANY WiFi router (from any manufacturer) as a WiFi "extender".
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Does the RBS50Y outdoor Satelite work with the RBR850 Router?
Pskap wrote:Does the RBS50Y outdoor Satelite work with the RBR850 Router?
"Works with" is ambiguous.
- The RBS50Y will connect to ANY WiFi router (from any manufacturer) as a WiFi "extender".
This will be like connecting any random WiFi extender. i.e. a separate WiFi network, even if it has the identical SSID/password. - The RBS50Y will connect to the original residential Orbi routers as an Orbi satellite.
The bottom line is that it can be done, but will have some "disappointments". Putting a real AX satellite in a weatherproof enclosure is probably a more satisfying solution.
- The RBS50Y will connect to ANY WiFi router (from any manufacturer) as a WiFi "extender".
I know Mstrbig used to always recommend using a regular satellite and putting them in a weather proof enclosure for ocean side properties. supposedly the seal on the outdoor orbi would fail from the salt with enough time. The enclosures tended to last longer and work better.
This is all 2nd hand as I'm not ocean side and haven't had to use an enclosure for this.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Which-is-better-rbs50y-in-enclosure-or-rb50/td-p/1981865
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-outdoor-RBS50Y-leaks-ruined-by-water/m-p/1896665
