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ORBI. WIFI Compatibility
I just installed an ORBI (kit) with Satellite. The ORBI does not have enough outlets. I replaced a Nighthawk with was working fine but needed more range. Support just sends me a long document that...
sure you have 2 options
connect the Nighthawk as the wireless router and have it set with a different ssid name , the connect the orbi to it and set the orbi to work in ap mode with a different ssid name
or
connect the orbi as the wireless router with a separate ssid name and connect the Nighthawk to it and run the Nighthawk in ap mode with a separate ssid name
you would also use different channels for the orbi and Nighthawk on both 2.4 gig and 5 gig
pete