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Multiple Orbi routers
Is it possible to purchase a second Orbi router and run it in AP mode to further extend the reach in a large house. When attempting to connect a second satilte in basement no connection. I do have C...
If possible, it would be better to move the router to a central location in the house that allowed connection to all satellite locations. If you have wires in place, can you move the router to a better location? You didn't say what type of service you have, but if you have cable or DSL the router could be on a different floor than the modem.
I am talking 5000 sq feet on each level. the basement has a CAT5 connection available, but when i moved the second satellite down to the basement no go. As an alternative can the satellite be plug into the CAT5 thru to the router?
You cannot wire the satellite. There's a chance this will be added in a future firmware release.
You could tray a second Orbi in the basement, but it's unknown whether the backhaul signals from two Orbis will coexist without interference.
you can run two orbi systems - to ensure the backhaul channels do not collide I suggest you manually set the channels far apart - i.e. 1 on first set of orbi and 11 on the other orbi. Using a network analyzer tool the hidden channels seem to parallel on the same channels as the main ssid.
