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ORBI WIFI NETWORK NAME
Hi all, I am running on 2GB dual broadband at home, split into two 1GB bandwidth, on RBR50 + Satellite and RBR40+Satellite respectively. Both are currently on different wifi network name. Wanted to...
The satellites can mix and match. Only thing to keep in mind is the backhaul for the lower models is only 2x2 and not 4x4 like the rbs50's.
so if you're daisy chaining them, put the lower backhaul device at the end of the chain to limit bottlenecks.
theoretically yes. You can.
In usage, you'd have all kinds of issues. You'd have devices on different networks or issues with joining the wrong network ie wrong IP addresses, wifi interference.
You'd lose the benefits to using orbi with the seamless wifi goals of orbi.
Is there a reason you want to go this route? Most wireless devices can't get close to maxing out a gigabit connection much less 2 gig.
The Orbi doesn't support link aggregation but you could get a router that does and place the orbi in wireless ap mode for wireless service.
I guess the question again is, what are your over all goals here? Best way to implement seamless wireless integration, blistering hardwired speeds, etc. the more we know the better we can help.
4 storey linear house with narrow width and deep plan. Currently the RBR50+satellite can only cover the front section, while the RBR40+satellite the back section. My original intention was to have RBR40+satellite serving all the stationary devices such as TVs, TV setup boxes, robovacuum, Xbox, google home, Arlo etc. While RBR50 + satellite to cover the house for mobile devices.