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blairking's avatar
blairking
Follower
Feb 04, 2021

Orbi Satellites

I have an Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh system (RBK753) bought in November with 2 satellites. I need to add one more satellite or WiFi extender and need to know what is the best way to do this.

 

Can I add one single satellite or is there a WiFi extender that I can use?

 

I don't want to spend several hunderd pounds unless absolutely necessary but do want to make sure I have better 'dead spot' coverage.

 

Many thanks,

 

Blair.

 

 

2 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Feb 04, 2021

    30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

     

    RBS750, RBS850 are satellite models that will work fully with Orbi AX systems. 

    EX7500, EX7700, EX8000 and EAX80 will work as alternative extender only solutions. They do not offer the backhaul features as the RBS do. 

  • vajim's avatar
    vajim
    Master
    Feb 04, 2021
    blairking wrote:

    I have an Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh system (RBK753) bought in November with 2 satellites. I need to add one more satellite or WiFi extender and need to know what is the best way to do this.

     

    Can I add one single satellite or is there a WiFi extender that I can use?

     

    I don't want to spend several hunderd pounds unless absolutely necessary but do want to make sure I have better 'dead spot' coverage.

     

    Many thanks,

     

    Blair.

     

    Hi Blair

     

    30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS