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Orbi RBK 53 & new CBR40
I own the Orbi RBK 53 package distributed by Costco. This is the combination of an Orbi router + 2 satellites. My question is about the yet to be released new CBR40 combo of a modem & Orbi router. My...
no the old router can not function as a satellite.
DarrenM
Hmmm. Now I have conflicting answers. In a Netgear chat with Tricia T, who seemed knowledgeable, I got the opposite answer. She said all that was necessary was to set the RBK53 router to Access Point mode.
yes it can be used as a AP but you can not use it like a satellite and connect it via wireless backhaul.
DarrenM
Thank you, Darren. After re-reading the manual on AP, think I understand now. If I understand correctly now, the older router would have to be connected by an ethernet cable to the newer CBR40 to act as a satellite in a system with other satellites connected wirelessly.
Any chance of Netgear releasing update to convert RBK into RBS ?