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benbac
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Nov 04, 2016
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Can an Orbi Sattelite use another Sattelite?

I need to extend the range of a complex layout thick walled multi-floor house where the Router is positioned on the 2nd floor corner. My question is, if a 3rd sattelite is used, does it need to be wi...
  • loomis1975's avatar
    Nov 04, 2016

    As of now, each satellite requires a direct connection with the router (Star topology).  In the future, the option may be there for signal hopping through other satellites back to the router (Mesh topology).  So don't bet on it.  Can't know for certain if the backhaul signal on the 2nd satellite will be able to work reliably directly back to the router through all that structure in the way.  I feel your pain, my house eats wifi signals too.