NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

pbomberg's avatar
pbomberg
Aspirant
Sep 25, 2020

RBK853 vs RBK852

My house is not that large 2,500Sqft but it’s older 1913 and has solid brick walls internally as well as lathe and plaster walls which block the signal, it is also 3 stories plus basement (where the ...
Chuck_M's avatar
Chuck_M
Mentor
Sep 25, 2020

If available and if cost is not prohibitive, I would recommend the 853 since you get an additional satellite -- considering the construction of your home.  Better safe than sorry/

  • pbomberg's avatar
    pbomberg
    Aspirant
    Sep 25, 2020

    Thanks that is the real crux, I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I can easily get the RBK852 but I cant find anyone selling the RBK853, otherwise I would have bought it without hesitation