I recently bought RBK853 (RBR850 and 2x RBS850). I'm very satisfied with the system, however I still have a dead spot in the bedroom with almost no signal. I think it is a bit expensive to buy another RBS850 just for my bedroom. Is there any cheaper solution how I can extend the range? It does not have to be the same speed for this room. I've been looking at the wall plug RBW30, but it seems like it is not supported?

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. The RBW isn't compatible with Orbi AX. EX are however:https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/RBK-852-New-Firmware-Version-V3-2-16-6-1-4-4/m-p/1965770/highlight/true#M6526

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FURRYe38
Guru
Nov 13, 2020
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

The RBW isn't compatible with Orbi AX. EX are however:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/RBK-852-New-Firmware-Version-V3-2-16-6-1-4-4/m-p/1965770/highlight/true#M6526
- sundonald
  Aspirant
  Nov 15, 2020
  https://ibb.co/GQgM6hJ
  
  Thank you for the help. I did not know about the EX model - that might be a good option..
  My home is 170m2 that should be about 1830 Ft.. The big problem is mostly due to the many walls and long hallway to the bedroom. I have attached a drawing of the home and placed the location of the RBR and RBS.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Nov 15, 2020
    What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?
    Seems like the RBS could be placed down farther from the RBR.

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