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Connect a ceiling satellite to RBR20

talweksler
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Connect a ceiling satellite to RBR20

Hi,

 

I have an RBR20 with 2 satelites.

I am planning to move to a new house where I have the option to put the satelites very high, almost near the ceiling (like in a coridor and provide WIFI to couple of rooms).

My questions is:

1. Does the RBS20 WIFI wave pattern is ok to use when the unit is mounting high above the floor?

2. Can I connect another Netgear satelite from a different type? I.E, I saw the business line has couple of options for ceiling mounts. I would like to avoid buying a new router just to hook one ceiling satelite.

 

Thanks!

Model: RBR20|Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi Router
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CrimpOn
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Re: Connect a ceiling satellite to RBR20


@talweksler wrote:

I have an RBR20 with 2 satelites.

I am planning to move to a new house where I have the option to put the satelites very high, almost near the ceiling (like in a coridor and provide WIFI to couple of rooms).

My questions is:

1. Does the RBS20 WIFI wave pattern is ok to use when the unit is mounting high above the floor?

2. Can I connect another Netgear satelite from a different type? I.E, I saw the business line has couple of options for ceiling mounts. I would like to avoid buying a new router just to hook one ceiling satelite.


I doubt you will notice much difference with the satellites mounted high. Dipole antennas have a pretty broad coverage area.

Would think that electrical outlets "up high" would be more of an issue.

 

Alas, no. The Orbi product lines are not interoperable.

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CrimpOn
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Re: Connect a ceiling satellite to RBR20


@talweksler wrote:

I have an RBR20 with 2 satelites.

I am planning to move to a new house where I have the option to put the satelites very high, almost near the ceiling (like in a coridor and provide WIFI to couple of rooms).

My questions is:

1. Does the RBS20 WIFI wave pattern is ok to use when the unit is mounting high above the floor?

2. Can I connect another Netgear satelite from a different type? I.E, I saw the business line has couple of options for ceiling mounts. I would like to avoid buying a new router just to hook one ceiling satelite.


I doubt you will notice much difference with the satellites mounted high. Dipole antennas have a pretty broad coverage area.

Would think that electrical outlets "up high" would be more of an issue.

 

Alas, no. The Orbi product lines are not interoperable.

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