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Corradizo
Aspirant
Jan 03, 2019

Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?

Hi All,   I just picked up an Orbi RBR50 to see how i like it.  It's great!  I have it in AP mode with my Xfinity modem as the router and its working fine.  I'd like to take the next step and cre...
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Corradizo
Aspirant
Jan 03, 2019

I definitely want the advantages of the mesh configuration so I'm going to go ahead and pick up the RBS50 to go with my RBR50 router.

 

thanks!

 

Pete

 

 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 03, 2019

    Remember 30 feet is recommended in between Router and satellite to begin with depending upon building materials.

     

    Enjoy. 

    Corradizo wrote:

    I definitely want the advantages of the mesh configuration so I'm going to go ahead and pick up the RBS50 to go with my RBR50 router.

     

    thanks!

     

    Pete

     

     

     

  • ekhalil's avatar
    ekhalil
    Master
    Jan 03, 2019
    Corradizo wrote:

    I definitely want the advantages of the mesh configuration so I'm going to go ahead and pick up the RBS50 to go with my RBR50 router.

     

    thanks!

     

    Pete

     

     

    Good choice! :) Good luck..