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rinku2012
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Apr 25, 2018

Orbi RBR50 router only

Hello,   Currently i have R8500 Nighthawk router. I stay in 3 floor town home. i want to add Orbi RBR50 Router ONLY ( without sattelites) as Access point to my main router and keep it on 3rd floo...
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FURRYe38
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Apr 25, 2018

IF you place the router on the middle floor centrally, you should be ok. If not, you may need to add one satellite if you notice some dead spots...

 

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rinku2012
Tutor
Apr 25, 2018

yes i already have my R8500 router on 2nd floor. Orbi Router will be placed on 3rd floor as Access point