I have a Router (RBR50) and two satellites (RBS50). I'm planning to add another satellite. Will the Router support it?

KKE55 wrote: I have a Router (RBR50) and two satellites (RBS50). I'm planning to add another satellite. Will the Router support it? yes

ORBI, How many satellites does my router support?

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Aspen_za
Tutor
May 24, 2018
I have 4 satellites + the RBK50 router.

Works just fine.

Read somewhere on the forum that someone has 5 connected.

I think the trick is when doing the initial sync, switch off all the existing satellites and make the router sync to the new satellite/s. After that has synced, switch them all on and do a reboot.

Worked for me!
- Aspen_za
  Tutor
  May 28, 2018
  *UPDATE*
  
  I now have the main router and 6 satellites connected! This is a very, very expensive investment but well worth it.
  
  After connecting the first 3 satellites, the other 3 have to be synced one by one. Disconnect (power off) the first 3 satellites that are synced, then sync one satellite at a time with the router. This is trick. Satellite 4/5/6 have to be done with the router only and just one at a time (powering each one off after it has been synced)
  
  Once above steps are followed, power the entire system up, leave them to say "hello" to each other and within 5 minutes the entire system is up and running.
  
  Took me about 2 months to get this right so hopefully I wilk be saving someone out there a lot of time.
keithcghooks
Aspirant
May 19, 2018
Can i connect three or more indoor satellites and two or mor outdoor satellites?
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  May 19, 2018
  I think i've seen someone post that they connected 4 satellites. Not sure if using 3 indoor and 2 out door. Might be a stretch.
  
  DarrenM
  - tydmeter
    Guide
    May 22, 2018
    I have four satellites plus the router and they all work fine.
    
    Bill_S
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 01, 2018
And I responded with such info...

Size, range and coverage does matter.

Good Luck.
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 01, 2018
Seen other posters with up to 3 satellites. Depends on the size of your home as well. Larger size home may need additional. I have a 5000sq ft home, only 1 satellite needed. 40feet distance in between router and satellite.
- Retired_Member
  May 01, 2018
  FURRYe38 wrote:
  
  Seen other posters with up to 3 satellites. Depends on the size of your home as well. Larger size home may need additional. I have a 5000sq ft home, only 1 satellite needed. 40feet distance in between router and satellite.
  
  I believe the OP is asking whether or not the Orbi router is capable of handling an additional SAT. Has nothing to do with size of coverage.
  - KKE55
    Guide
    May 01, 2018
    Yeap, I am asking exactly what @VAJim said. Thanks anyway for you both.
Retired_Member
May 01, 2018
KKE55 wrote:

I have a Router (RBR50) and two satellites (RBS50). I'm planning to add another satellite. Will the Router support it?

yes

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