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Aspirant

Nov 13, 2020

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Cheap extension for RBK853?

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 anot...

FURRYe38
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

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.
  - sundonald
    Aspirant
    Nov 15, 2020
    In straight line it might be under 25ft from RBR to the RBS in the hallway, but there is 2 walls between that makes it tough. I already tried to move the RBS a few meters longer, but then it is unable to make connection. I think buying the EX might be my soloution