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ShrumIowa
Dec 17, 2019Aspirant
RBK53 Orbi system or keep my RAX120 and add EAX80?
My RAX120 is not cutting it alone in my house. I am liking what I have heard about mesh systems. Would adding the EAX80 be true mesh system, or am I better off just going with the Orbi RBK53? What I w...
ShrumIowa
Dec 17, 2019Aspirant
Thank you for your help again! I just ordered my Orbi RBK53, I really don’t need AX at all. I run at 200/50
FURRYe38
Dec 17, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Kewl. You'll be good. Run the system when it comes in with default firmware or if your interested in getting the latest version, v2.5.1.8 is available and for me and others, seems solid. They fix a bug with device naming problems in this version so it's working now.
Hope the Orbi system works well for you.
Keep in mind:
30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router