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sbsmutoni's avatar
sbsmutoni
Initiate
Jan 06, 2022

Compatibility with my existing router

Hello....we have the Orbi RBS40 Router and 2 sattelilites that we have had for about three years.  We have moved to a large house and want to add 1-2 additional satellites.  I can't figure out what additional satellites are compatable with what we have.  Does anyone know?

 

Thanks!!

3 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 06, 2022

    if you have the RBR40 then you can use any of the following::

    RBS20

    RBW30

    RBS40V

    RBS40

    RBS50

    RBS50Y

     

    The 50 series have a wider backhaul but still will work/function at the same speed as the rest. 

     

    You can also use the EX7500, EX7700, EX8000 but they don't integrate with the orbi network like the satellites do. 

    • sbsmutoni's avatar
      sbsmutoni
      Initiate
      Jan 06, 2022

      Thank you!!  Some of what you said is over my head a little but I get your point!!  I appreciate the quick response!

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 06, 2022

        Hope you're able to find some in stock!

        I've seen people buy renewed kits just for the satellites and then go and sell the router. 

        Always an option.

         

         

        All I'd meant by my prior comments as about the third bands wireless backhaul. The 50 series (RBR50, RBS50) all have a 1733mbps backhaul that connects the satellites/router. The other versions use a 866mbps backhaul. It still works well, its just not quite as "wide" (fast) as the 50 series. But if all you could find was a 50 series satellite, it still works but at the 866mbps backhaul that the rbr40 uses.