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nxda's avatar
nxda
Aspirant
Jan 09, 2020

Orbi 6 AX6000 - How many satellites - Wired Backhaul possible?

Although I have seen it written in different forums that the latest Orbi 6 is expandable with the ability to add additional satellites and that the satellites can use a wired backhaul... I have yet t...
Chuck_M's avatar
Chuck_M
Mentor
Jan 10, 2020

What you have described is pretty much my scenario.  Very long home with outbuildings.

 

I have an AX6000 connected to a netgear switch.  From the switch I have three satellites (one RBS853 and two RBS 50s)

 

RBS50s are hardwired

 

I will swap the RBS 50s for 853s when they are sold separately.

 

Bottom line:  Works like a champ.

  • DoctorA's avatar
    DoctorA
    Luminary
    Jan 10, 2020
    Except WiFi 6, do you see any performance advantages using 850 satellites instead of RBS 50s?
    My iPhone XsMax has slightly faster internet speed connected to RBS 850. But I am not sure about the longer range.
    • Chuck_M's avatar
      Chuck_M
      Mentor
      Jan 10, 2020

      The wireless backhaul is extremely fast for the RBS 853s.  Also, the radios are far stronger and cover a much larger area than the old RBS50s.

       

      I will definitely swap them out when the new ones are available separately.  

       

      Specificially I noticed things like stronger signals on Nest doorbells and other IOT devices.

  • dstrausser83's avatar
    dstrausser83
    Guide
    Jan 10, 2020

    How did you get the RBS50's to connect to the AX6000? I've been trying for 24 hours and can't get them to sync....

    • Bandito's avatar
      Bandito
      Luminary
      Jan 11, 2020

      Are they connected to the Orbi router via Ethernet cable?  They must be hardwired to link up with the router.

      • Chuck_M's avatar
        Chuck_M
        Mentor
        Jan 12, 2020

        RBS50s must -- at this time -- be hard wired connected to AX6000s since the backhaul architecture is different.

  • nxda's avatar
    nxda
    Aspirant
    Jan 12, 2020

    So could I purchase 2 of the RBK852 kits equaling (2 Routers + 2 APs) and use one of the routers in an AP mode? This would give me the 1 Router and 3 AP's I need. Again... with all backhauls being hard wired? Is this scenerio feasable? 

     

    Thanks!

    Will

    • Chuck_M's avatar
      Chuck_M
      Mentor
      Jan 12, 2020

      Will;

       

      I would be patient and start out with an RBR853 kit that has either one or two satellites.  I understand the two satellite pack is now available and that additional individual satellites are being soon released for individual sale.

       

      I wouldnt encourage you to waste your $$ for what would effectively be a useless RBR853 -- because it cannot be used as a satellite.

       

      Depending on your location, recommend you look at COSTCO etc for the new products -- and of course ask on here where they are available.  Patience is the name of the game.

       

      Remember, the AX6000 has a much larger footprint than the RBR50s.  You may want to get into it slowly to see what coverage you get and then get individual satellites as necessary.

      • nxda's avatar
        nxda
        Aspirant
        Jan 12, 2020

        Can anyone tell me what the two pack is currently going for with Costco? We are not members and pricing is hidden. But if the price is right we certainly would become members! We currently have Ubiquiti's Amplfi mesh system and it's fading quickly after two years of service and need to do something soon.

         

        Thanks again

        Will