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Orbi router RBR40 question
I have an Orbi router RBR40 and it came with (3) RBS20 satellites. I added (1) RBS50 satellite. I know my router is too old to do a firmware update on the router. At this point I can't really af...
No. All WiFi5 Orbi components are compatible with each other, but they are not compatible with "newer" products (WiFi6, WiFi6E, WiFi7)
Yes, you can add another WiFi5 satellite
Yes, a WiFi extender (from any manufacturer) can be used to extend WiFi coverage to a new area. The only consideration is that satellites allow mobile device to roam seamlessly between Orbi units. WiFi extenders create separate networks (even if the WiFi credentials are exactly the same - SSID/password). Thus, WiFi extenders are best suited for devices that are not mobile.