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Serafin630
Jul 07, 2017Tutor
Advantages/Disadvantages to using Orbi RBK50 pair as Wireless Access Points
I use an xFinity wireless router/modem for internet, wireless and VOIP. I understand that I could use the Orbi RBK50 units as access two wireless access points for this router, but am wanting to kno...
Serafin630
Jul 08, 2017Tutor
So the Access Points are not Ethernet connected? Sorry to keep at this point but that was your initial description.
netwrks
Jul 08, 2017Master
Yes, you can bridge Enterprise AP's, but as i mentioned, Your Mileage May Vary.
Success, or failure will be determined, by your home construction (wall types - stone, plaster, gypsum, glass, large mirrors, HVAC, neighbour wifi interference - the list goes on) . That's why some people have great success with the Orbi, and others have constant misery, with wireless disconnects (backhaul or actual client disconnects).