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can orbi RBR50 and RBR750 run simultaneously
Sorry if I sound really ignorant. This is my first post here and I am sadly a self educated network newbie for my home. We first had google wifi and then switched to the OrbiRBK53 about 1 year ago. W...
ellen2298 wrote:Sorry if I sound really ignorant. This is my first post here and I am sadly a self educated network newbie for my home. We first had google wifi and then switched to the OrbiRBK53 about 1 year ago. We needed to shift the satellites because of dead zones from concrete walls. Due to this shifting we either need another RBS50 or go a different route.
We currently have a 600mbps internet speed through Xfinity with an XB6 modem. My understanding is that it is Docsis 3.1. I didn't realize this 3.1 to begin with. I attempted a MoCA network with the Orbi network actiontec devices but it wouldn't work. After much time with their support we believe it is related to the Docsis issue. Also tried to connect my old google wifi as a secondary router and couldn't get that to even set up.
We then thought we should buy another RBS50 but with the high price and the thought that we may increase the speed to 1gbps service I thought maybe we should buy the RBK752/753 now instead. The problem is I know that the RBS50s that we already have will not connect as satellites but here are my questions:
1. Can the RBS50s be set up as extender instead of satellite so they can be used and I only need an RBK752?
Unforuneately the RBS50 are not wirelessly compatible at this time with Orbi AX. You can however ethernet wire connect them to the RBR750 and they will work in that capacity.
2. If not can the RBK53 and the RBK752 both be connected to the modem(which is already in bridge mode) and run simultaneously so that I can still use both devices and get the coverage I need for a weird shaped home with concrete walls?
You could have either 50 or 750 series be your main host system, then connect either left over sytem in AP mode to the back of the other and use it for additional coverage, though the other system in AP mode will need to have a different SSID name from the other system. And channels used on each system would need to be set far appart, 50 series set to channel 1 on 2.4Ghz and 750 series set to channel 11. Same with 5Ghz. Placement would be important aswell. 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
I think for easy of configuration, #1 would be best. Especially with concrete walls. Unless your into more advanced configurations and fiddling around and like to tinker.
Another configuration would be to change the ISP modem back to router, disable it's wifi radios, then you could set up both Orbi systems in AP mode behind the ISP router. Still need two separate SSID names for each system.
Any other suggestions on how to help?
Sorry so wordy!
Thank your for all the information. Wordy is fine.
My RBK752 is arriving later today so I am trying to make sure I know how to install in AP mode to make it work. I understand once in AP mode the base unit and satellite can't be controlled by Orbi app but do I make a new orbilogin for the RBR750 that will be in AP mode or does it get added in my orbilogin that I currently use for the RBR50?
I will change the channels or both of them as you suggested
You mention about the distances but the RBR50 will be adjacent to the AP RBR750. They will both be projecting wifi but on the different channels. That is okay, correct?
The RBS50 will be 30+ ft away on that floor and the other RBS50 will be on the below floor. The RBS750 will also be on the lower floor but on opposite side of home. Should this be able to avoid the interference issues?
Thanks again in advance!