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Kssmith's avatar
Kssmith
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Jun 20, 2019
Solved

Expandable WIFI area

When I bought the router and satalite it  stated it could be expanded up to 4.  Can you buy additional satalites or will it connect to another router and its satalite?\

Thanks,

Kevin

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Jun 20, 2019

    Additional satellite(s)s of the same/similar type/WiFi technology level and the outdoor satellite(s) only. Another Orbi router or Orbi kit can't be added.

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 20, 2019

    Additional satellite(s)s of the same/similar type/WiFi technology level and the outdoor satellite(s) only. Another Orbi router or Orbi kit can't be added.

    • CrimpOn's avatar
      CrimpOn
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jun 20, 2019

      Exactly right.  If you purchase another "kit", the router cannot be used as a satellite.  There are other possible uses for it, such as an Access Point with a different WiFi name, sell it, or give it to someone.