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RBK53 (1 x RBR50 Router + 2 x RBS50 Satellites) I need an additional RBS50 to work as an Extender
I purchased the RBK 53 Orbi mesh system to provide good wifi coverage in my home - it's specification claims wifi coverage up to 6000 sq. ft..
On the whole, I'm very pleased with my investment, but I'm not getting complete coverage (green light on Internet, green light on router, green light on satellite 1, but only amber, on satellite 2).
My house of brick construction, is only 4500 sq. ft. and therein lies the problem!
I'd like to purchase another RBS50 to act as an extender, which I hope would take the wifi signal further away from satellite 2. I also realise that I'd also have to move satellite 2 closer to the router to establish a green light condition.
My question is this, how do I configure another RBS50 to act as an extender?
Router Firmware Version: V2.1.4.10
Thanks
There are two modes the satellites run in, extender mode connected directly to the router, or Daisy Chain, where one satellite would connect or piggy back of another satellite.
30 feet to start is a good adjustment to start at. The router can provide up to this by itself however depending on building materials, satellites may need be a bit closer. Top led should turn BLUE when it connects well then check connected devices for GOOD or Poor connection quality status on the routers web page.
I have 1 router and 1 satellite in my 5000sq ft home. 40 feet in between the router and satellite. However no brick.
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There are two modes the satellites run in, extender mode connected directly to the router, or Daisy Chain, where one satellite would connect or piggy back of another satellite.
30 feet to start is a good adjustment to start at. The router can provide up to this by itself however depending on building materials, satellites may need be a bit closer. Top led should turn BLUE when it connects well then check connected devices for GOOD or Poor connection quality status on the routers web page.
I have 1 router and 1 satellite in my 5000sq ft home. 40 feet in between the router and satellite. However no brick.
Enjoy. :smileywink: