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Re: Additional satellites
No additional satellites available separately currently.
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Re: Additional satellites
I purchased the AX a few days ago and installed this am.
Was pleasantly surprised to see that the RBS50 sattelites I have work just fine on the Orbi AX.
In fact, I have one RBS850 sattelite, one RBS50 satellite and my original RBR50 in AP mode hard wired back to the RBR850.
Smooth as silk.
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Re: Additional satellites
I wonder If an old NG non mesh router will work in AP mode. I am horder and kept WNDR4500
@Chuck_M wrote:I purchased the AX a few days ago and installed this am.
Was pleasantly surprised to see that the RBS50 sattelites I have work just fine on the Orbi AX.
In fact, I have one RBS850 sattelite, one RBS50 satellite and my original RBR50 in AP mode hard wired back to the RBR850.
Smooth as silk.
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Re: Additional satellites
You can. Just needs to be on far separate wifi channels away from what the Orbi is using. This can add to the wifi noise however.
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Re: Additional satellites
You might want to consider the fact that the RBK852 system does provide more useable coverage than the original Orbi system does. Once I got my new system up and running correctly, I have only needed the one RBS850 as a satellite to get the same coverage and speeds that I was getting with three satellites on my RBK53 system. I'm not sure if the power levels are up on the radios or not, but the RBK852 system is certainly giving me equal or better coverage than my original system.
How large on an area do you need to cover? Do you have an Orbi system now and, if so, how many satellites do you have?
'Most places will let you return the system if you're not satisfied, so it may be worth trying out to see if you get adequate coverage or not.
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How big is your home? Sq Ft? Mines 5000Sq Ft, no issues with WiFi coverage with just the RBR and 1 RBS wirelessly connected. Even with the RBS in the basement and RBR on 2nd story level. Good wifi coverage and operation. Something to try as suggested. If you don't like it, then return it.
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Not going to purchase the AX unit until they release the satellites to purchase separately .
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So RBR50 in AP mode becomes identical to RBS50? My neighbor has an extra RBR50 he is not using.
@Chuck_M wrote:I purchased the AX a few days ago and installed this am.
Was pleasantly surprised to see that the RBS50 sattelites I have work just fine on the Orbi AX.
In fact, I have one RBS850 sattelite, one RBS50 satellite and my original RBR50 in AP mode hard wired back to the RBR850.
Smooth as silk.
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Video link https://youtu.be/xPVGv0IHVao
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Thank you for the good news. Now I am going to wait for the the new RBS 850 instead of spending money on RBS 50. People are saying that the usable coverage of RBS 850 is better.
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Netgear had a live on the orbi AX unit today on YouTube live and Facebook live... I asked about the satellites. They said in the coming weeks it will be available. Finally!!!
Video link https://youtu.be/xPVGv0IHVao
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Does anyone know if/think this will work with the Orbi wifi 6 system to extend it?
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/EAX80.aspx
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I don't belive so as this time. NG may bring compatibility in future updates. EX even don't work right on Orbi AC unless you ask NG support for special FW build. I had to ask for my EX7700 to work with a RBK50.
@sjtNJ wrote:Does anyone know if/think this will work with the Orbi wifi 6 system to extend it?
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/EAX80.aspx
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@FURRYe38 wrote:I don't belive so as this time. NG may bring compatibility in future updates. EX even don't work right on Orbi AC unless you ask NG support for special FW build. I had to ask for my EX7700 to work with a RBK50.
@sjtNJ wrote:Does anyone know if/think this will work with the Orbi wifi 6 system to extend it?
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/EAX80.aspx
List of things NG must do is getting longer. I mean it says "The Nighthawk AX8 is compatible with any WiFi router" on that page.
Also RBS50Y outdoor and RBS 50 regular in wireless mode doesn't communicate with RBK 850.
Also we don't know yet if the 2nd RBS 850 will work with RBR 850.
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All in good time. I'm sure NGs priority is to get a 2nd RBS850 working first.
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Re: Additional satellites
I would also like to add my request to make satellites available for purchase separately. I purchased the 2-pack, but due to the layout of my home I'm getting very poor signal in my living room. The signal from either my primary router or the satellite has to pass through two exterior walls to reach my living room. Since those exterior walls block a lot more signal than interior walls, I'm a bit stuck at the moment. The signal is usable but it's not great. That's also the room where I watch (streaming) TV. I previously got around this issue by using five Google WiFi pucks and was hoping the Orbi AX6000 system would be powerful to replace the Google system. I could potentially solve the problem with one more Orbi either wireless or using a wired backhaul, but there's no option to purchase it!
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Re: Additional satellites
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 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
@d1mmy wrote:I would also like to add my request to make satellites available for purchase separately. I purchased the 2-pack, but due to the layout of my home I'm getting very poor signal in my living room. The signal from either my primary router or the satellite has to pass through two exterior walls to reach my living room. Since those exterior walls block a lot more signal than interior walls, I'm a bit stuck at the moment. The signal is usable but it's not great. That's also the room where I watch (streaming) TV. I previously got around this issue by using five Google WiFi pucks and was hoping the Orbi AX6000 system would be powerful to replace the Google system. I could potentially solve the problem with one more Orbi either wireless or using a wired backhaul, but there's no option to purchase it!
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My office, where the primary router sits, is only about 20-30' from my living room. The problem is that those 20-30' consist of two exterior walls (surrounding a courtyard in my house). The problem I'm facing is the layout and building materials used in my home. It seems crazy that my signal strength degrades this much in such a short distance, but it is what it is. If I moved my one satellite into the living room, other areas of my house would not have a good signal. That's why I need at least one additional satellite device.
https://analiti.com/shared/5ba22576-8b95-4b3b-8b2f-cd4df5c7cbbb
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Re: Additional satellites
You'll probably need to get another then...Some building materials can cause wifi problems. Especially, concrete, brick and metal.
@d1mmy wrote:My office, where the primary router sits, is only about 20-30' from my living room. The problem is that those 20-30' consist of two exterior walls (surrounding a courtyard in my house). The problem I'm facing is the layout and building materials used in my home. It seems crazy that my signal strength degrades this much in such a short distance, but it is what it is. If I moved my one satellite into the living room, other areas of my house would not have a good signal. That's why I need at least one additional satellite device.
https://analiti.com/shared/5ba22576-8b95-4b3b-8b2f-cd4df5c7cbbb
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Re: Additional satellites
How did you get the RBS50s to connect to the RBR850?
@Chuck_M wrote:I purchased the AX a few days ago and installed this am.
Was pleasantly surprised to see that the RBS50 sattelites I have work just fine on the Orbi AX.
In fact, I have one RBS850 sattelite, one RBS50 satellite and my original RBR50 in AP mode hard wired back to the RBR850.
Smooth as silk.
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Re: Additional satellites
They are hard-wired back to the RBS850.
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