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zdbrad's avatar
zdbrad
Aspirant
Mar 30, 2020

Will there be any issues connecting an RBK10 Satellite to an RBK50 router?

We've set up an RBK13 system, but it we cannot get a good signal to either of the Satellites from the Routers.  It works OK if daisy chained, but its still only a 'fair' signal.  We are very limited with the satellite locations.  I'm thinking of getting an RBK50... does anyone know if I can connect the RBR10 Satellites to the RBK50 Router?  I believe the RBK50 is strong enough to get a better signal to each of the satellites, but just need to be sure the RBR10 satellites (from the RBK13 pkg) will connect to the RBK50 router.

Thanks!

 

4 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 30, 2020

    Possible, thoght I haven't seen anyone post anything similar. Check the specs on each systems. The 1 series RBS may not have the same specs or connection ratings. 

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 31, 2020
    zdbrad wrote:

    I'm thinking of getting an RBK50... does anyone know if I can connect the RBR10 Satellites to the RBK50 Router? 

     

    Satellites work with whatever Orbi base station you throw them at. Some are more capable on the wifi front.

    • zdbrad's avatar
      zdbrad
      Aspirant
      Mar 31, 2020

      Thanks for the info.  I checked and the RBK50 is tri-band, where the rbr10 is dual band.  I'm not sure if this indicates there may be issues, but it looks like I'll be giving it a try. 

      Thanks again for the help.

       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Mar 31, 2020

        Let us know if it works. Dual band means that there will be no wireless back haul with the 1 series RBS. The 3rd radio on the 50 series is what this is used for.