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Seeking feedback on Mesh network design
Hi, We are evaluating how to design a mesh network for our apartment community using the Orbi RBK53 router along with 2-RBS50Y outdoor extenders. The main idea is to support security cameras (& n...
Thanks CrimpOn.
"All this to monitor 1 out of 4 dumpsters?"
Nope! The plan is to have 1-camera per dumpster (see attached) to monitor illegal dumping & dumpster abuse, as well as 1-camera for each of the 2 entrances. In total 6-cameras, and possibly a few more if the need arises.
The LTE solution wouldn't work for us due to the high traffic. The existing camera uploads ~2GB of data every day!
"You might look at Ubiquiti, rather than a mesh system intended to support a single house. "
Thanks..I shall check that too.
-Sharath
Orbi 50 series is for home class configurations. You might try Orbi pro. There meant for low end business. However distance will still be a problem along with other noise and conditions.
For cameras, you should look into wired camera solutions instead.
Good Luck.
Thanks Furrye38
"For cameras, you should look into wired camera solutions instead. "
We've debated these internally. It seems the work needed to install a wired system is a lot esp for a big property that spans 250,000 sq. ft, though i admit we aren't necessarily targeting installing cameras at periphery of community, and that in the long run, a wired system may be cheaper.
BTW, It seems the RBS50Y Outood Extender is not compatible with the Orbi Pro! Amazon page states:
"Not compatible with Orbi WiFi 6 Systems"
I looked instead at an Orbi Pro Wifi 6 system (both router & satellite. While the Orbi Pro page says the wifi-6 satellite is good for Indoor & Outdoor usage, the datasheet says nothing about outdoor compability. Has anyone used these units outdoors?
Thanks,
Sharath
"Grows with Your Business
Connect additional satellites with or without wires to extend your coverage indoors and outdoors by 3,000 sq. ft."
Means that some wifi coverage can be seen out side from the inside. Doesn't mean there are out site RBS units.
I would post abou this in the Orbi Pro forum though:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Pro-WiFi-for-Small-Business/bd-p/en-business-orbi-pro
Good Luck.
Thank you.. Looks liks there is a version 2 of the RBS50Y. In any case, I have asked the question to be sure:
-Sharath
fanofai wrote:I looked instead at an Orbi Pro Wifi 6 system (both router & satellite. While the Orbi Pro page says the wifi-6 satellite is good for Indoor & Outdoor usage, the datasheet says nothing about outdoor compability. Has anyone used these units outdoors?
Correct, only the RBS50Y is intended for outdoor installation.
The RBS50Y has had mixed reviews regarding how "weatherproof" it is. A solution which seems to work for one user is to place an indoor rated unit inside a weatherproof enclosure: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=weatherproof+router+box&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
