Need recommendation for new WiFi extender

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Hi - We need to upgrade our WiFi extender.&nbsp; We currently have the WN300 RP but it is not working well with our ADT cameras which seem to be falling out of range.&nbsp; We have an Orbi RBR50.&nbsp; Which WiFi extender would be compatible and give us maximum range?&nbsp; Thanks.

plemans · Answer

If you've already got an orbi router (and the rbr50 is a solid one at that) I'd add satellites to it.

You can use the RBR20, RBW30, RBS40, RBS40V, RBS50, RBS50Y.

the EX7500, EX7700, EX8000 would all also work but wouldn't be "controlled" by the orbi router like the full orbi satellites.

Nancywb70 · Answer

Sorry.&nbsp; I think the extender is for our ADT system wich is an Arris Touchstone CM8200.&nbsp; That is what we need the extender for.

plemans · Answer

the Touchstone cm8200 is a modem only. What router do you have?&nbsp;

Nancywb70 · Answer

We have the Orbi router for our home wifi.&nbsp; The Arris is supplied by ADT and only for our 3 security cams.&nbsp; One camera keeps dropping because its too far away.&nbsp; I think we need the extender for the cameras.&nbsp; Its confusing.&nbsp; The Netgear WN3000RPH extender we have now works, but the red light keeps coming on and our one camera keeps dropping.&nbsp; I'm thinking we need a stronger one. Not sure which one to buy.Thanks for your help!

plemans · Answer

If you truly have the arris cm8200, its a modem only. it doesn't have routing, it doesn't have wifi.&nbsp;Whoever setup the WN3000rph, more than likely connected it to your orbi setup. It could be part of the issue.&nbsp;You acn always log into your extender and check what signal its connected to.&nbsp;

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Need recommendation for new WiFi extender

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