RBS50Y Outdoor satellite

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Hi all,I’m based in the UK, I can’t seem to find anywhere stocking the RBS50Y outdoor satellite anymore (in the UK). Is there a new alternative outdoor satellite that works with the Orbi RBS50 (full system known as RBK53S in the UK). I did have a look at the NETGEAR AX1800 outdoor satellite, but I can’t see anywhere if it is compatible.Anyone had any luck with adding a newer type satellite or aware of any alternatives?Thank you,Best,Pete

FURRYe38 · Answer

the RBS50Y was the last outdoor satellite NG produced.&nbsp;
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You can review this for an alternative solution:&nbsp;
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Outdoor-Satellite/m-p/2129551

PCroger · Answer

Thank you very much for this. I hadn’t appreciated that the RBS50Y only works in extender mode rather than Orbi / Mesh Mode. I have therefore looked further into the NETGEAR AX1800 outdoor satellite. The documents state that it is ‘Business class WiFi based on next generation 802.11ax WiFi 6 technology on both 5.0GHz and 2.4GHz bands. (Backward compatible to 802.11b/g/ n/a/ac).’ My question is, being backwards compatible, would this connect via Wi-Fi and extend or would it require a LAN/Ethernet physical connection? Thank you.

CrimpOn · Answer

AX1800 is a marketing term relating to some theoretical WiFi speed, not an actual Netgear product number.
Which specific device are you considering?
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PCroger · Answer

Apologies, the device I am considering is the WAX610Y.Thank you, Pete

CrimpOn · Answer

PCroger&nbsp;wrote:My question is, being backwards compatible, would this connect via Wi-Fi and extend or would it require a LAN/Ethernet physical connection? Thank you.
The user manual (page 24) explains that the outdoor model does not have an option for electrical power and must be powered using a Power over Ethernet (PoE) link to a switch.
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WAX610/WAX610_WAX610Y_UM_EN.pdf&nbsp;
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Page 58 explains that the outdoor model cannot function as a node (WiFi backhaul), but only as a root (wired connection to the primary network).
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This product is clearly intended for a commercial application.&nbsp; It appears that it can be deployed in standalone mode as an outdoor rated WiFi Extender - which should function like a wired WiFi extender from any brand.&nbsp; i.e. it will create a separate WiFi network which can be given any WiFi credentials (even exactly matching the primary WiFi network), but will remain a separate network.&nbsp; Devices will not roam seamlessly between this network and the primary WiFi network.

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RBS50Y Outdoor satellite

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