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Can I use an Orbi router as a satellite?
Can I use an Orbi router as a satellite?
Strictly based on cost - I see RBK50 (Router and Satellite) on Amazon for $292.99. But I see JUST the satellite for $224.98.
Doesn't make sense just to purchase a satellite only for that price - since I can use two additional satellites it makes better sense to buy another RBK50 and use the Router as a satellite.
Also...just to be clear - I think it's crazy to charge $224 for just the satellite!!
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- you can sell it and buy velop instead, it's a best choice
No the router can not be used as a satellite.
DarrenM
I have an RBR40
My first question is, Is this and older version? because I can't find this version I only see RBR50. Second question is can I connect a satellite with ethernet ports to my RBR40 and if so which one? and if I can add a satellite with ethernet ports will my device get faster service if I plug directly into the satellite like plugging directly into the router?
Mass2479 wrote:I have an RBR40
My first question is, Is this and older version? because I can't find this version I only see RBR50. Second question is can I connect a satellite with ethernet ports to my RBR40 and if so which one? and if I can add a satellite with ethernet ports will my device get faster service if I plug directly into the satellite like plugging directly into the router?
You probably want the RBS40. This has 4 Ethernet ports on the Satellite. Indeed, the RBK40 is the kit that contains a RBR40 Router and a RBS40 satellite.
The RSB30 is the wall plug satellite and does not have any Ethernet nor USB ports.
The newly released RBS20 is a satellite with 2 Ethernet ports, but I don't thgink that you can buy the satellite by itself.
