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Apple21
Aspirant
May 12, 2020

Extension to guest house

I have the Orbi Tri-band Whole Home Mesh WiFi System, with Wall Plugs (RBK33) system,   I have extended it to the guest house 400 feet away with two satellites and it works. The problem is that the...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
May 13, 2020
Apple21 wrote:

Thank you. So you think that would be better than an additional router on the AP mode.

I looked up the Airbridge and it seems to be perfect. Do I need to buy two or just one and that will connect to the satellites in guest house.

Thank you.

 In point to point mode it takes 2. one at each end. You'd still need the 2 satellites in the guest house but it'd provide a better backhaul than trying to reach that far with standard satellites. 

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 13, 2020
    for it to work properly yes. there are cheaper systems on amazon. you just need to search for point to point system
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      Apple21
      Aspirant
      May 13, 2020

      Thank you.   Will pay it safe and get two of the Orbi.   Ty.

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        Apple21
        Aspirant
        May 19, 2020

        Unfortunately it did not work as the router is in an enclosed area and not near a window. So any chance you have another idea?

        ty.