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Easypickins
Aspirant
Jan 29, 2021

Can I connect a RBK20W to a RBR50 Orbi mesh network

I have a RBR50 Orbi mesh network in my home.  (1 Router, 2 Satellites)  Works Great!   I need to expand the coverage of my Wifi signal.   Can I connect a RBK20W (Router & Satellite) to my existing ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 29, 2021

The RBW should work with the ORbi system. Though you may see troubles getting it to connect if the FW on the RBW is out of date or several version behind whats loaded on your system currently. 

Easypickins wrote:

I have a RBR50 Orbi mesh network in my home.  (1 Router, 2 Satellites)  Works Great!

 

I need to expand the coverage of my Wifi signal.   Can I connect a RBK20W (Router & Satellite) to my existing mesh network to expand my WiFi coverage?