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Best way to setup RBR50/RBS50 with Nighthawk x8
Does anyone know the best way I can hook up the following equipment (wirelessly) for best signal output? I have the orbi rbr50 router, orbi rbs50 satellite and the nighthawk x8 ac5300 router.
For that size of home, the Orbi with 1 satellite should be good coverage for the entire home. I would use the R router in wireless bridge mode as a media bridge for LAN wired devices, like a PC, or NAS or printer,etc.
- Putting it into wireless bridge mode will enable the nighthawk to act as an additional satellite?
No, The R series routers don't support repeater or extender modes. Only router, AP which means it needs a LAN cable between the main host router and itself. Wireless bridge mode means it's only connected to the main host wifi. Doesn't provide any wireless signal for wireless devices and only LAN cable devices can connect to the back of the unit when in wireless bridge mode.
- Can I switch that and use the Orbi router and orbi satellite as active satellites of the X8?