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alokeprasad's avatar
alokeprasad
Mentor
Dec 12, 2020

Can RBR50 be used as a satellite?

I have a newly installed RBK50 (RBR50 + RBS50).

 

Can I buy another RBK50 (~$260. I got it on sale at Amazon) and use the RBR and RBS from that as satellites for my current setup?

It is ridiculus to spend $230 for just a satellite when I can get a Router and a satellite for $30 more...

 

Thx.

Aloke

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3 Replies

  • vajim's avatar
    vajim
    Master
    Dec 12, 2020

    A router is intended to be a router 

    a satellite is intended to be a satellite 

     

     

    • alokeprasad's avatar
      alokeprasad
      Mentor
      Dec 12, 2020

      Looks like the answer is "No".

       

      I'd probably still buy the RBK50 and maybe use the extra Router as a access point or standalone in some other smaller house like a friend or parent's house.

       

      The single satellites are way overpriced, IMO.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Dec 12, 2020

        the official answer is no.

        but if you google "convert rbr50 to rbs50" you might find a different unofficial response. 

        You won't find it on the official forums.

        Keep in mind if you take that route, it can easily brick your device.