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JimHolman
May 16, 2018Aspirant
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...
JimHolman
May 17, 2018Aspirant
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.
DarrenM
May 18, 2018Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
yes it can be used as a AP but you can not use it like a satellite and connect it via wireless backhaul.
DarrenM
- JimHolmanMay 18, 2018Aspirant
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.
- ConstantinePMay 20, 2018Star
Any chance of Netgear releasing update to convert RBK into RBS ?
- FURRYe38Jun 03, 2018Guru - Experienced User
RBKs are kits, router and 1 to 3 satelllites. Orbi routers only run in router mode or AP mode. They are not designed to be extenders like satellites. RBS models are just that, satellites.
ConstantineP wrote:
Any chance of Netgear releasing update to convert RBK into RBS ?