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DNufer
Tutor
Apr 14, 2021

Orbi Satellite with non-Orbi Router

Can an Orbi satellite be hooked up with a Netgear router?  The Satellite is: Netgear Orbi Satellite RBS20 for indoor use only The Router is: Netgear AC1900 Cable Modem Voice Router, Model: C7100V ...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 14, 2021

No. it won't work. 

The only satellites that work without an orbi router are the RBS40V and the RBS50Y as they have an extender mode. 

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DNufer
Tutor
Apr 14, 2021

Bummer!  But, thanks for letting me know.  Saves me a lot of wasted time and grief.