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RBR50 Need to extend coverage
I have and RBR50 with one RBS50 satellite, and the coverage in my basement is poor. I was thinking of getting a second satellite, but it looks like the RBS50 isn't being sold. Is there another satellite I can use or any other ways to make my coverage better? It's not that big a house.
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What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more 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
RBS20, RBW30, RBS40v, RBS50Y, RBS50, and EX7500, 7700 and 8000 work as extenders for Orbi AC systems.
I did a search and several places still have RBS50 stock. Seems a bit expensive, but it may be worth it, if you want the same model satellite.
Thanks for the replies. I updated the firmware (thought I was up-to-date, but I wasn't) and I relocated my sattelite. Early indications are that these fixes may have solved the problem. I'll give it some time now and return to the board if I need more advice. Thank you!
Let us know how it goes.
MarkEF46 wrote:Thanks for the replies. I updated the firmware (thought I was up-to-date, but I wasn't) and I relocated my sattelite. Early indications are that these fixes may have solved the problem. I'll give it some time now and return to the board if I need more advice. Thank you!
