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RBK50 paired with Two RBW30
I see some mixed discussions about adding the RBW30 plug-in satellite devices to a RBR50 router. I do not see this combo in any of Netgear's Orbi pre-packged device combos which leads me to beleive this combo of models is not recommended. Can someone tell me if this combo RBR50 and two RBW30's is a wise configuration?
The RBW30 satellites are supposed to work with the RBR50 router. However, the backhaul of the RBR50 is 1.7 Gbps and the backhaul of the RBW30 is only 866 Mbps, so you would not be taking full advantage of the RBR50 if you use the RBW30 satellites.
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I presume since the connection rates between RBS 50 and 30 satellites are different thus NG has match and paired the 50 router with the same 50 model Satellites with the same supporting connection rates. It would be wise to keep these pairings the same.
The RBW30 satellites are supposed to work with the RBR50 router. However, the backhaul of the RBR50 is 1.7 Gbps and the backhaul of the RBW30 is only 866 Mbps, so you would not be taking full advantage of the RBR50 if you use the RBW30 satellites.
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Hello Ulairi
We have released the latest firmware on the auto update server you may try updating all your your units and see if the 30 will stay connected.
DarrenM
I have the RBK 50 and bought a add-on RBW 30 wall satellite. I downgraded the RBK 50 firmware (both router and satellite) to V2.0.1.4 to maintain compatibility with the RBW 30.
I am not having any luck with the wall satellite. When the RBW 30 is switched on it needs the Synch button to be pressed on bothe router and wall satellite (it never sychs by itself). Once connected, it only ever connects to the router via 2.4 GHz - even when in the same room. But worst of all - we have dropouts when the RBW 30 is on. Service returns to normal (i,e no drop outs) when it is switched off.
So I'd say that the AC 3000 RBK 50 kit is not currently compatible with the AC 2200 RBW 30 wall satellite. DON'T DO IT!.
- Hi, I really like the RBW30 form factor; but it is a pity that given the lower spec RBW30 cannot take full advantage of the RBK50 backhaul. Are there plans to release RBW 50 ? In that way, one can take advantage of both small form-factor and backhaul speeds Thanks Cheers Sam
- Hi!
I understand the limited baclkhaul between the 50 and the 30, and it would be OK for me.
My question is: will connecting a 30 limit the backhaul of the entire system, i.e. also between the two 50s?
