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Aspirant

Nov 20, 2018

what is different between RBR20 and RBR40

Hi, I know RBR20 only 1WAN port and 1LAN port, RBR40 more LAN port, RBR20 size smaller, apart from that, what is different? Thanks in advance.

Apprentice

Nov 20, 2018

I actually own both of these units. The main differences you’ve already noted, size and number of ports. I believe the RBR40 May have more flashable memory too.

My experience may be unique to my RBR40 unit, but it seems to have way more difficulty synching with my 3 Orbi satellites. So much so, that I’ve given up on it for now, and I’m using the RBR20 with a 5 port switch instead of the RBR40 with its built-in switch. The RBR20 is rock solid.

DickDuke
Apprentice
Dec 03, 2018
UPPDATE:

Tried my RBR40 out again today. All 3 satellites connected. All connections are good. Was able to eliminate one of my 4 port switches.

If everything remains stable over the next few days, I'll be a very happy camper!

My Setup:

Rogers Hitron 200/16 + RBR40 (from RBK33)+ RBW30 + RBS20 + RBS20 + 2x TPLink Powerline
- ekhalil
  Master
  Dec 03, 2018
  Great to see. Good luck!
- dmcgriff
  Aspirant
  Jan 07, 2019
  Just to confirm, you are using an RBR40 router with the RBS20 satellite(s), correct? I want to change my RBR20 router for an RBR40 if it will work right with my existing satellite.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 07, 2019
    That will work.
    
    dmcgriff wrote:
    
    Just to confirm, you are using an RBR40 router with the RBS20 satellite(s), correct? I want to change my RBR20 router for an RBR40 if it will work right with my existing satellite.