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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".
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.