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youngr1
May 24, 2019Aspirant
Anyone use satalites with haulback to extend the SSID or network (not expecting MESH accoss them)
Not sure why the RBK43-100NAR does not show up in the list so had to take the RBK53. Anyway I want to use the router and 2 satellites in my home and then I have 2 out buildings in my properties th...
FURRYe38
May 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes you can add additional RBS satellites via ethernet back haul.
RBRs can't work as satellites, only in AP mode or router mode.
Be sure that Daisy Chain is disabled. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
- youngr1May 24, 2019Aspirant
And in this mode the SSID would be the same and maintiain the same network schema?
- CrimpOnMay 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes. One network. One router doing DHCP.
- youngr1May 24, 2019Aspirant
Thanks! Not sure if you saw my other questions. I would order 2 kits so would end up with 2 routers. I assume I could set the extra router as an access point? Also if I put to satiates in the same building not in the same one as the main one would work in MESH as the main site would?
- FURRYe38May 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes would use the same SSID.
You can use the extra RBR as an AP...