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PhaniDingdong
Jun 30, 2020Follower
RBK852 vs RBK753
I am currrently using Orbi RBS50 with one Sattelite and mine is a 3600 sqft home. Have around 30 devices connecting in which less 10 devices are wired. I have placed the Router inside my media rack u...
FURRYe38
Jun 30, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You might try the 7 series to see if it works for you in your home and configuration. Then decide from there.
Media rack may not be good places for wifi routers. Metal cages can effect wifi signals. Out in the open or on a wooden shelf is preferred. 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Another point is Orbi AX supports 2.5Gb connection rates on the WAN port. So if you have a modem that has this same connection rate, then the pipe will be good for data flow. I get this with my CAX80 and RBR850.