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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 t...
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.
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?
ovq wrote:
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?There's a few threads on this topic on the forum (search for 'RBW30'), but as far as I'm aware no definitive answer has emerged. This one has some good info, with the real world factors to also consider: RBW30 Backhaul
