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Zmann24
Sep 03, 2019Aspirant
Orbi RBR40 Satellite devices
Can I add netgear satellite devices other than the RBS20 to extend the mesh system tied to my Orbi RBR40? I currently have 2 RBS20’s along with the RBR40, but was interested in adding one or two mor...
plemans
Sep 03, 2019Guru - Experienced User
the orbi satellites are compatible with all the systems. the only difference is the RBR50 system has a wider backhaul but since you have the RBR40, it'll be fine.
- Zmann24Sep 05, 2019Aspirant
Thanks for your response. Is it also possible to use other Netgear equipment (not necessarily Orbi), such as the NETGEAR Nighthawk® AC2200 X4 WiFi Mesh Extender (EX7300-100NAS)?
- FURRYe38Sep 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Others have reporting using EX8000 series with orbi. There was a problem found by one user that his EX8 series would no longer connect to Orbi. NG have him a beta. I found this issue as well with my EX7700 series. A beta FW file fix the EX7700. I don't know if older model EX will exhibit the same issue or will be compatible. So far EX7 and 8 series are.
Zmann24 wrote:Thanks for your response. Is it also possible to use other Netgear equipment (not necessarily Orbi), such as the NETGEAR Nighthawk® AC2200 X4 WiFi Mesh Extender (EX7300-100NAS)?