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IdaS's avatar
IdaS
Aspirant
Apr 23, 2019

can I combine Orbi systems

Hi, I have a Netgear Nighthawk with a Netgear extender but still nooks and crannies in my home without Wifi. So I am thinking of buying an Orbi system. A perfect setup for my home, at least on pape...
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IdaS's avatar
IdaS
Aspirant
Apr 23, 2019

Hi Furry,

Thanks for your quick reply. My home setup it a bit strange, that's why the Nighthawk + extender can't get everything covered. It are two separate small cottages with a room connecting them. Looks like an H, with extra floors on the legs of the H. I like the design of the RBS20 more than the bigger RBS50, that's why I hoped this could be a workable setup.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 23, 2019

What is the model of the NH and EX units you have now? 

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    IdaS
    Aspirant
    Apr 23, 2019

    The nighthawk is R7000 and the extender is EX6200

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      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 24, 2019
      IdaS wrote:

      The nighthawk is R7000 and the extender is EX6200

      I have an R7800 at the front end of an Orbi system. The Orbit router is in Wireless Access Point mode.

       

      If you still need the EX6200 after you set up the Orbi,. then it might function as a simple extender but without the wifi connectivity of the Orbi.

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        IdaS
        Aspirant
        Apr 24, 2019

        Thanks. I am sorry to say that I am probably not tech savy enough to combine the Orbi system with my Nighthawk, but thanks for the idea. After having slept on it, I think I maybe stick to what I have right now.