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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 ge...
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.
OK thanks will give it a try
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Yes he can FURRYe38 , with the caveat that the backhaul speed will be cut in half. Network performance is only as good as the weakest link on the network. So adding an AC2200 to an AC3000 will reduce the backhaul speed 1733Mbps to 833Mbps; and that will slow down the entire network.
I'm personally in the exact same situation; and inasmuch as I want to add another RBS50 to my RBK50 Orbi system, I am offended by Netgear's ridiculous pricing.