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How many satellites can an Orbi RBR50 support?

Rsierra
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How many satellites can an Orbi RBR50 support?

Hi, can you share how many satellites can I have connected to my Orbi RBR50? I currently have 3 and would like to add another satellite. 

 

Also would I be purchasing an RBS50 to add to the network?

 

Thank you

Ralph

 

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
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Re: How many satellites can an Orbi RBR50 support?

https://kb.netgear.com/000062035/How-many-satellites-can-you-add-to-an-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡

 

30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡

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Rsierra
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Re: How many satellites can an Orbi RBR50 support?

Thank you! I noticed that Netgear sells a satelitte for $250 but I see many on Ebay. Any disadvantages to purchasing a used satellite?

 

Ralph

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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CrimpOn
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Re: How many satellites can an Orbi RBR50 support?

Like anything on eBay, the issue of defective products and/or returns is more compicated than with a major retailer with a well-established return policy.  Used products cost less, but come with no warranty from Netgear.  That being said, after my Orbi was out of warranty I got a second RBR50 router for under $100 to use for experiments and as a spare. Works great.

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FURRYe38
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Re: How many satellites can an Orbi RBR50 support?

You can also use RBS20, RBW30, RBS40v as alternative units. 

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