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div_online_UA
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Apr 15, 2020

Orbi Pro vs Orbi Voice (RBS40V) - work together in an orbi system (not expander)

For several days I’ve been trying to configure the possibility of joint work of Orbi Pro SRR60 vs Orvie Voice RBS40V in an Orbi system (not like a Wi Fi-extender by cable from the main router). Acco...
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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Apr 22, 2020

Hi div_online_UA

 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

 

Orbi Voice satellite (RBS40V) in Orbi Mode can be paired with Orbi Home routers such as RBR50, RBR40, RBR20, CBR40... 

 

For you to sync the Orbi Voice Satellite (RBS40V) to your Obri Pro System then Satellite should be setup in Extender mode. Here's a reference of how to set it up in Extender mode: https://kb.netgear.com/000061427/

 

Regards,
Blanca
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    SLO5OH
    Aspirant
    Sep 14, 2020

    So let me get this straight... In able to use a RBS40V with the SRR60 you have to put the RBS40V in Extender mode, rendering the Alexa features virtually useless because you are unable to access it as a Satellite in the Orbi app on your phone. Am I correct?