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Ashley71
Aspirant
Oct 18, 2019

What happened to additional RBS50 - New buyer - Frustrated

Hi

I bought a 2 pack RBK50 (AC3000) with the router and one RBS50 satelite included.  I also bought an extra outdoor satelite RBS50Y

I still have black spots, which is annoying given the ~$1,000 i've dropped on this.

I now wish to buy another RBS50 and can't seem to find them for sale other than as the outdoor model or in this pack with another router.  Seems crazy?

Surely I shouldn't mix and match with the lower speed models as satelites?  How do i buy more RBS50s?  they must still be being made...'cause they come in a pack with the router.  I don't need another outdoor one and they cost quite a bit more.

What am I missing?

Thanks

 

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru
    Oct 18, 2019
    Ashley71 wrote:

    I now wish to buy another RBS50 and can't seem to find them for sale other than as the outdoor model or in this pack with another router. 

     

    Where are you?

     

    They exist in some places:

     

    NETGEAR Orbi Ultra-Performance Whole Home Mesh Wifi Satellite Extender - Works with your Orbi Router to Add 2000 sq ft at Speeds Up-to 3 Gbps, AC3000 (RBS50)

     

    If you can't find a local supplier, you are not tied to the RBS50 for your choice of satellites.

     

     

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru
      Oct 18, 2019

      michaelkenward was right in his link (for the uk). just search your area's amazon for rbs50.  You might even look at the other satellites as well like the rbs40 and rbw30 if you're not needing the extra backhaul bandwidth or ethernet ports. 

      • Ashley71's avatar
        Ashley71
        Aspirant
        Oct 18, 2019

        Thanks for the replies and assistance!

         

        ok, i can find them at Amazon Australia (where I am).

        next majorly disappointing thing then is that to buy just a satalite is $493 ( I was expecting $250 odd) and to buy another bundle (router and satelite) costs $469.  Madness.  Outdoor ruggedised satelites are on sale for $399 - which would be my best overall bet.  I'd buy two satelites bundled for $469,  but that doesn't seemt o be an option.  Netgear's product / marketing team aren't making this easy (for me at least)

        I'll guess i just buy another outdoor one.  More than what I wanted to spend, but i'm 2/3 pregnant now.  I hope I don't need a 4th satelite :-(