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ronothan
Jul 19, 2019Tutor
Wired Backhaul - RBR40 vs RBR50
Does having an ethernet backhaul mean that you could get away with a RBR20 or RBR40 setup, and have the same awesomeness of the RB50 devices? I'm managing a building with 10 serviced serviced ap...
- Jul 19, 2019
The "50" devices have more powerful radios than the "40" devices, and thus will provide a stronger signal over a greater area. As long as satellites are wired to the router, backhaul speed is not an issue. It depends on where you want to mount satellites in relation to the apartments (where occupants can get at them? in closets? in the ceiling?) And, how large the apartments are.
CrimpOn
Jul 19, 2019Guru - Experienced User
The "50" devices have more powerful radios than the "40" devices, and thus will provide a stronger signal over a greater area. As long as satellites are wired to the router, backhaul speed is not an issue. It depends on where you want to mount satellites in relation to the apartments (where occupants can get at them? in closets? in the ceiling?) And, how large the apartments are.