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Campos2702
Oct 18, 2022Aspirant
Extending my home mesh network
Hi I have an RBK353 mesh setup in my home but I want to add an extra satellite as the coverage is not getting to all rooms (not big distances at all but I think it struggles with stone walls). I w...
plemans
Oct 18, 2022Guru - Experienced User
They're not. As far as I'm aware you need the 3 series satellite.
And those stone walls would be causing your issues. Stone is great at blocking wifi. This will also impact the wireless backhaul between router/satellites.
It might be worth checking into using a wired backhaul either through ethernet, moca adapters (ethernet over coax), or using powerline. Those have helped some to stabilize their mesh network when working with stone walls
- Campos2702Oct 18, 2022Aspirant
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I will look into possible routes for the wired backhaul option and keep my eye on eBay for an additional series 3 satellite unit.