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dawcowgirl8
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Apr 08, 2020

Orbi Mesh Dual-Wi-Fi Router and Satellite System By NETGEAR (3-pack)

Is it possible to utilize two (2) RBK13-100NAS Orbi Mesh Dual Wi-Fi Router systems together?  I have already installed one Orbi 3-pack but want to buy another 3-pack to improve the upstairs rooms.  Can the additional router be used as an satellite unit as well?  Or could the upstairs router be linked to the downstairs router to boost the entire system in the overall house?

(Old Spanish style house with thick plaster walls about 4,500 square feet.)

Any suggestions or instructions about how to do this would be very much appreciated, thanks in advance!

dawowgirl8

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
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    Apr 08, 2020

    An Orbi router can only be a "router".  It can NEVER be a "satellite.  It might be more cost effective to purchase another 3-pack than to attempt to purchase 2 satellites. Satellites are the ONLY Orbi devices that can be connected to an Orbi router.