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Will adding AC2200 (RBS20) Satelitte impact overall AC3000 (RBK50) backhaul speed
I know there are many discussions on this topic and I am experiencing similar issues to many. I replaced my existing single multi-antenna router with the RBK50 (Router/Satellite) bundle hoping to get better overall wireless coverage in my home. The overall house spans 3 floors is about 4500 sq/ft. I was getting OK coverage but bad throughput on my single router. Now with the new Orbi RBK50, I get great throughput and connections where I can get a WIFI signal. The problem is my WIFI coverage bubble has reduce and now I have a few dark areas with NO WIFI coverage anymore.
I'm located in Canada, so getting a AC300 Satellite is not easy. Go to the US or pay $$$$$$$ or get one shipped to Canada, as NetGear Canada doesn't offer an AC3000 Satellite. But, even when I look at the US cost for an AC3000 Satellite, it's almost as much as the entire RBK50 package (router and satelitte), which makes NO SENSE.
Question: If I add an AC2200 in a STAR topology with the existing RBK50 setup, will that new AC2200 only be running at 867Mb interconnect speeds between itself and the RBK50 router, while my other AC3000 Satellite still has an interconnect speed of 1700MB. Or will all the Satelittes now drop down to he lowest speed int he STAR topology?
The answer will impact with additional Satellite I buy. Not that I'm happy having to buy another one, that's ridiculous, but that's a different issue.
Thanks in advance
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What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. I have a orbi at 40 feet distance with just 1 satellite and it works well with great coverage in a 5000sq ft home.
I know you can mix RBS models. I believe the back would not be effected.
The house is well covered, for the most part. I'm trying to get out to the front of the garage (which is about 30 feet) from main router and I sometimes see the WIFI once in a while. It's off more than it's on, so I must be right at the max limit ditance from the Router. That's why I am trying to add another Satelitte to gain that 10-15 feet, but I don't want to spend another $300/US for an AC300 Satelitte if I don't need to. I don't need supper fast throughput out there, but I don't want to introduce a slower Satelittle in the Mesh either that might cause everything else to slow down.
So if I can put a cheaper Satelitte for the Gargare and not slow things down, I will.
That's the questions: Can I put both AC3000 and AC2200 Satelittes on the same router in a STAR and not impact each other
Yes you can.
