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Aspirant

Aug 23, 2021

RBK50 with RBW30 Satellites...want to add RBR30 to increase range on Same Network

As title says, RBK50 router with 2 RBW30 Satellites. I have an RBR50 router sitting around. I would like to add it to the same network to extend range. Can I do it?I want same network name and pass...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Aug 23, 2021

Can configure it as a wired AP:

https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

leorob

Aspirant

Aug 23, 2021

Thanks for the idea.

My RBW30 Satellites don't have Ethernet Ports but I believe the satellite that comes with the RBK50 does have them so this might be possible.

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 23, 2021
Ya RBWs don't have ethernet ports. They are wall plugin RBWs only.

Good luck.