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Naor1999
Aspirant
Apr 03, 2019

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.
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 03, 2019

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. 

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Naor1999
Aspirant
Apr 03, 2019
Putting it into wireless bridge mode will enable the nighthawk to act as an additional satellite?
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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 03, 2019

    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.