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masemasemase
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Nov 06, 2021
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Can I connect an Orbi RBS350 Satellite to an Orbi RBR20 Router...?

The router (RBR20 - Firmware V2.7.3.22) is running in AP mode.
I also have a hard-wired satellite (RBS20 - Firmware V2.7.3.22) which is running well.

The guy at the store searched online and told me it would work :(

Any help would be much appreciated.


  • masemasemase wrote:

    The router (RBR20 - Firmware V2.7.3.22) is running in AP mode.
    I also have a hard-wired satellite (RBS20 - Firmware V2.7.3.22) which is running well.

    The guy at the store searched online and told me it would work :(

    Any help would be much appreciated.


    No. He is incorrect.  (i.e. full of s**t)

    Check the product data sheet (online)

    https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBS350.pdf 

    Page 2 under "What do I need?" Orbi router RBR350.

    None of the AX products are compatible with the older 802.11ac product line.

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    masemasemase wrote:

    The router (RBR20 - Firmware V2.7.3.22) is running in AP mode.
    I also have a hard-wired satellite (RBS20 - Firmware V2.7.3.22) which is running well.

    The guy at the store searched online and told me it would work :(

    Any help would be much appreciated.


    No. He is incorrect.  (i.e. full of s**t)

    Check the product data sheet (online)

    https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBS350.pdf 

    Page 2 under "What do I need?" Orbi router RBR350.

    None of the AX products are compatible with the older 802.11ac product line.

    • masemasemase's avatar
      masemasemase
      Aspirant

      Bugger - thought that would be the case. Should have trusted my gut. 

       

      Thanks for replying. I'll stop troubleshooting now and put it back in the box.

    • masemasemase's avatar
      masemasemase
      Aspirant

      Hey CrimpOn. Me again.

      Nobody seems to sell the RBS20 anymore. Do you think the RBS50 would work with my RBR20?

      • CrimpOn's avatar
        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User

        All of the original Orbi residential satellites will function with the RBR20 router:

         

        RBS50

        RBS40

        RBW30

        RBS20

        RBS40V

         

        Satellites from other product lines are not compatible (Pro, AX, the "10" series, Nighthawk)