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Can an RBR40 router be used as a satellite?
I'm going to try to set up an Orbi wireless network for my parents in their 2-story, 4,000 sq ft brick home. I already have a RBK43 system (1 RBR40 router and 2 RBS20 satellites) for them and now so...
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Thank you for the quick response. Is there any other way that the extra RBR40 could be used in this configuration? If not, we'll just keep it as a backup in case the first RBR40 has problems.
Thanks!
GWGuen
It can be used as a wired AP in AP mode however it won't be connected to the main Orbi system wirelessly or in a MESH configuration. It would be it's owe separate SSID name and PW.