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mrm18
Tutor
May 18, 2020

RBS 20 vs RBS 50

I have a RBR 50 with one RBS 50 satellite. I need to add one more satellite. The RBS 20 is less expensive than the RBS 50 extender. What are the plus / minus of one over the other? Trying to decide if it's wroth the price for the RBS 50. My internet speed is 1GIG via Cox cable. Thank you

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 18, 2020

    The RBS20 has a lower theoretical maximum backhaul rate than the RBS50. Whether that makes any practical difference is beyond my comprehension.  There is also a consideration on how the additional satellite will be connected.  WiFi to router? Daisy Chain off an exiting satellite?  ethernet to ???

    • aakshey's avatar
      aakshey
      Star
      May 18, 2020

      With the RBS20 your whole system will fall down to RBK20 specs. Just buy an RBS50. 

      I am using an RBR50 with 4 RBS50 satellites. 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 18, 2020

    Only the connection between the RBS20 and RBR50 will have lower speeds. 

    You not see any thing near 900Mpbs over wireless, RBR50 or other wise. Only wired on Orbi AC will you need near 900Mpbs.

    mrm18 wrote:
    I have a RBR 50 with one RBS 50 satellite. I need to add one more satellite. The RBS 20 is less expensive than the RBS 50 extender. What are the plus / minus of one over the other? Trying to decide if it's wroth the price for the RBS 50. My internet speed is 1GIG via Cox cable. Thank you