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What do I need for whole home wifi with CBR40
I purchased a used CBR40 and it is not doing the job. What setup do I need to cover my house? I have over 3500 sq feet. However I may want to cover the basement as well. So 5000 sq feet to be safe.
I only have a cbr40 in my office on the first floor.
I only have a cbr40 in my office on the first floor.
RBS20s Depending upon the size of your home and building materials, 1 RBS may cover what you need. I have a 5000sq ft home and when I had my CBR40 online with 1 RBS, it was well enough to cover the home with wifi including some outside.
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how many satellites do you currently have?
What materials is your interior walls made of? certain materials block signals better and you'd need more devices for coverage.
I've got a 3200 sq ft house that I cover with a router and 2 satellites. One per floor. its a little overkill but I use it as an example. I also have an outdoor satellite to cover my backyard.
I'd probably shoot for the cbr40 and at least 2 satellites. make sure they're spread far enough apart. to close together can cause as much issues as to far apart. If 2 doesn't cover it, you can always add another.
- I only have a CBR40. I do not have any satellites. What satellites do I need?
RBS20s Depending upon the size of your home and building materials, 1 RBS may cover what you need. I have a 5000sq ft home and when I had my CBR40 online with 1 RBS, it was well enough to cover the home with wifi including some outside.
