Multiple ORBI Mesh networks

[jsundean]

I have an existing ORBI Mesh wifi system, the RBR10, with the base and 4 satellites, it was installed mainly to provide access for some blink security cameras, but now the business is wanting to upgrade/expand the network to provide faster speeds and more coverage.  Looking at the new Orbi Tri-Band WIFI 6 mesh system, wanting to know how many satellites i can connect to it, and also wondering if there is the potential to leave the existing system active?

[FURRYe38]

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

Not wise to have too much wifi signals near by. Can cause problems.

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

Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the Orbi AX product. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with Orbi AX and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this "general Orbi" forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax

Good Luck.

[CrimpOn]

@FURRYe38is right that someone who participates in the AX forum may be able to report how many AX satellites they have attached.

My guess is that the limit is at least 5-6, which would cover an enormous amount of space and provide higher speed than the existing dual band RB10 series.

With a new WiFi network totally overlapping the existing RBx10 coverage area, there is not much to be gained by keeping the old system active.  However, people are forever seeking a way to separate their "Internet of Things" devices from the primary Orbi network.  Almost all IoT devices are 2.6 WiFi, so the new WiFi 2.4G can be set to a totally different (non-overlapping) 2.4G band to eliminate interference.  Whereas a tri-band Orbi would allow you to reduce the transmit power on the no longer needed 5G band, I am not certain if the dual-band RB10 series has that capability.

Aside from IoT concerns, I cannot think of a good reason to keep the old system in operation.

[alokeprasad]

Or move entirely to a new Orbi network and use the "Guest network" for IoT devices. Keeps them separate from the family jewels.

More (and newer) IoT devices will be using 5 GHz now and in the future.