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Jimm9's avatar
Jimm9
Aspirant
Jun 04, 2020

Which Orbi Satellite to Buy?

Hi,

I have an RBR50 with two satellites that I picked up last year.  I have a rather large house (over 6000 sq ft) along with a 6 car garage outside.  I have one of the satellites about 45' and through 2 walls from the base unit.  They are both upstairs.  Beyond that and another 30' is the garage.  Connectivity is spotty on the second satellite so I just moved it closer today to that position.  The garage is really spotty.  Should I add another satellite in the garage or should I get one of the RBS50Y or can I get both to get the coverage I want?  I know you can only have 3 satellites but I believe the RBS50Y is a little different?  Does anyone else have a problem getting the satellites to stay connected at this distance?  I just upgraded the firmware yesterday to v2.5.1.16.

 

Thanks for the suggestions,

Jim

8 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 04, 2020

    Either RBS50 or the RBS50Y. The Y is an outdoor unit so you can put it outside if you like. 

     

    • Jimm9's avatar
      Jimm9
      Aspirant
      Jun 04, 2020

      Is the RBS50Y actually more powerful or is it basically the same thing?  I read that it penetrates walls better.  I can put it inside the garage if there is no benefit other than waterproofing.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jun 04, 2020

        I believe the HW is the same, just an RBS50 inside a weatherproof case..