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RBK53s No Satellites
Hello, Bought an RBK53S (no satellites) and intend to use it as my router/WiFi but no satellites. I presume I can do that right? I know satellites will expand coverage, but I don't think I will meet that expansion and just need a gigabit router with WiFi, which I was told the RBK53S (alone) will fit the bill. Is that correct? LOOKING FOR CONFIRMATION I CAN DO THIS WITH THIS ROUTER ONLY! Thanks
Yes you can run it with router only.
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Yes you can run it with router only.
Vpasq wrote:Hello, Bought an RBK53S (no satellites) and intend to use it as my router/WiFi but no satellites. I presume I can do that right?
Yes, an Orbi router works fine without any satellites. This is just a (very) tiny point, but RBK53S actually refers to a package which includes one RBR50 router, two RBS50 satellites, and includes a one year subscription to Bitdefender Armor.
https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBK53Sv2.pdf
If you look at the product label on the bottom, I believe it will say "RBR50".
Thank you for that information, I didn't know that, but the seller did say he kept the satellites (to expand his network) and sold the Router (only) as new! One more question if you don't mind, I bought this to use on a gigabit network and from my reading (novice) it will work with that as well. many thanks for all the replies!!!!!!! This forum is great!!! (for a newbie like me)
I've had mine running on gigabit speeds without issues.
