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Outdoor wifi access point needed compatible with existing indoor RBR750
I currently have the Orbi 750 (I believe it's the RBR750) wifi 6 system with 1 router and 2 satellites throughout my house. It works pretty well but we need to get a stronger signal in our backyard for entertainment and streaming by our pool. Are there any compatible Orbi outdoor satellites/access points that would work with my existing setup? I see the RBS50Y satellite but it claims to only work with the following....
- Orbi Mode (as Orbi Satellite): Works with RBR10, RBR20, RBR40, RBR50, CBR40, LBR1020, LBR20, SRR60
Any help with my situation would be greatly appreciated!
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Could try NGs WAX608Y or 610Y outdoor APs.
Got a window out to that area? glass passes wifi signal excellent. could always set on in a window so it isn't outdoors.
Thats what I did for my backyard area.
How far are you trying to reach/cover?
I have many windows in the back of my house that I could setup an extender but would prefer to connect to an outdoor AP to make sure the signal is strong out there. Probably need to extend 100-150 feet at most from the house to cover most of the entertaining area and pool. Could I simply connect the WAX610Y to one of my existing satellites (not the router) and run to the AP outdoors? Getting the cable out there could be a challenge but I'm already having a contractor punch out some audio cables for our future sound system so could run it that way.
Ya that should work, Ethernet from closest RBS out to the WAX AP. If your going to run LAN cable, recommend CAT6A STP at least.
