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Gitts
Follower
Apr 18, 2020

ADD CAN YOU ADD RBS50 SATELLITE TO RBK752

I am looking at the Orbi AX4200 (RBK752) and was wondering if required in the future could I add an additional RBS50 satellite? Also what would the performance implication be as the RBS50 is wifi5?
Jonnybunker's avatar
Jonnybunker
Guide
Jun 08, 2020

I am also getting the RBK753 today, and currently have an RBR50, RBS50, and W30 Wallunit.

 

I was hoping to setup my 3 AX4200 throuhgout the house and use one of the RBS50 or W30 either in the garage or another location.

 

Would i only be able to connect the RBS50, by physically connecting it to a live ethernet port in the house? I have an extra port that i can do this, but not necessairly in the most convenient location.

 

Thanks! 

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FURRYe38
Guru
Jun 08, 2020

Yes, RBS50s can be ethernet connected only to the Orbi AX system. Wireless is still not compatible at this time. 

Jonnybunker wrote:

I am also getting the RBK753 today, and currently have an RBR50, RBS50, and W30 Wallunit.

 

I was hoping to setup my 3 AX4200 throuhgout the house and use one of the RBS50 or W30 either in the garage or another location.

 

Would i only be able to connect the RBS50, by physically connecting it to a live ethernet port in the house? I have an extra port that i can do this, but not necessairly in the most convenient location.

 

Thanks! 

 

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    Jonnybunker
    Guide
    Jun 08, 2020

    Thanks for the quick reply - 

     

    So i would want to keep the RBS50 to setup the Wired Backhaul, and then in hope that in a new firmware or update at somepoint, they may make the Wireless connectivity compatible between the AX and AC units at a later date, and if they did i could better place my system.

     

    And the W30 unit, would be rendered useless until they do allow for wireless connectivity between the AX and AC units - 

     

    Okay, I think I will sell the RBR50 and the W30, appreciate the help and let me incorrect in any of my thinking.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru
      Jun 08, 2020

      I would keep the RBR50 for back up in case something happens or keep it and test the Orbi AX system out first before letting the RBR50 go. 

      • Jonnybunker's avatar
        Jonnybunker
        Guide
        Jun 08, 2020

        Okay thanks again, and I couldnt remmeber, does the RBR50 have the ability to be setup as a satellite , or does it only work as a main Router?