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alokeprasad
Dec 12, 2020Mentor
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 ...
vajim
Dec 12, 2020Master
A router is intended to be a router
a satellite is intended to be a satellite
- alokeprasadDec 12, 2020Mentor
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.
- plemansDec 12, 2020Guru - Experienced User
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.