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Satellite compatibility - Orbi NETGEAR Orbi RBK50
Hello, I have a NETGEAR Orbi RBK50-100PES WLAN-Mesh System, purchased in January 2018. I would like to buy new satellites to complete my installation, as I am in a larger house. Currently, I have ...
Used RBS50 satellites sell for about $100 on eBay. This might be an ideal time to consider whether it is smarter to invest another $200 on a WiFi5 system or move up to a WiFi6 (or 6E) network. In the past 5-6 years, you may have invested in new devices which are compatible with WiFi6 (or 6E) and cannot take advantage of that capability because the network doesn't support it. A lot has changed since 2016 when the original Orbi was designed. None of the ubiquitous Internet of Things gizmos (smart switches, thermostats, garage door openers, etc. etc.) support WiFi6, but modern cell phones, laptops,televisions, etc. certainly do.
Thanks CrimpOn for your really interressant answer.
It's true that the question comes up of whether to change the whole system or find second-hand equipment.
I found a second-hand RBK50 system, close to my home, in excellent condition.
1 base and 1 satellite.
I'm now wondering whether I can convert the base of this new system into a sattelite, so as to have 2 new sattelites?People have commented that several years ago someone published a description of how to do this, specifically for the RBR50. (and no other models) I never took the time to read about the process itself. Might take a bit of searching to find it. On a recent eBay search for RBS50 satellite, one of the devices on offer claimed to be "converted", so obviously somebody has done it.
Last question sorry, What's the maximum number of satellites I can put in?