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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 ...
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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.