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TY2
Apr 28, 2023Tutor
Upgrade AC2200 to AXE 11000
Want to upgrade old RBR40 and three RBR20 satellites to the new 960 series. Question I have is about number of satellites for size of house. Have 3200sq ft L shape house. The current package was fo...
- Apr 30, 2023
Maybe?
Its hard to 100% say because while the AX system has a little more coverage, it didn't really boost that coverage by adding additional broadcast power. It was done through a little more efficiency. So if you had trouble penetrating the walls/floor before with the old system, you'll still have it a bit with the new.
So we can't really say 100% that sure you go remove one of the satellites. All we can do is say "maybe".
plemans
Apr 30, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Maybe?
Its hard to 100% say because while the AX system has a little more coverage, it didn't really boost that coverage by adding additional broadcast power. It was done through a little more efficiency. So if you had trouble penetrating the walls/floor before with the old system, you'll still have it a bit with the new.
So we can't really say 100% that sure you go remove one of the satellites. All we can do is say "maybe".