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Nukdae66
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Jan 27, 2021

Compatibility between RBK853 and RBS50

Less that 3 years ago I purchased the RBK50 AC3000 with one satellite for my home network.  Later, after not getting great coverage I purchased another satellite RBS50V2.  The network worked well dur...
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CrimpOn
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Jan 27, 2021
Nukdae66 wrote:

I haven't been able to get the older satellites connected.  Does anyone know how to add them, without a cable, to expand my network?  Seems like this equipment should be backwards comparable to reduce costs to consumers.

I believe you will find that the only way the older satellites will connect to the new AX Orbi is with ethernet.  The AX Orbi use "AX WiFi" for the backhaul connection, which the older Orbi radios do not support.  Probably get more detailed explanation if you post in the AX forum:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax