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madobe
Aspirant
Jul 26, 2021

RBR20 use router as additional satellite

I have a spare RBR20 Orbi Router due to acquiring a RBR50 Router and RBS50 Satellite. I have added my 2 x RBS20 Satellites sucessfully and would like to use the RBR20 Router as an additional satellite. Can this be configured and how?

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 26, 2021
    madobe wrote:

    I have a spare RBR20 Orbi Router due to acquiring a RBR50 Router and RBS50 Satellite. I have added my 2 x RBS20 Satellites sucessfully and would like to use the RBR20 Router as an additional satellite. Can this be configured and how?

    Alas, No. An Orbi router cannot be connected to another Orbi system to function as a satellite.

    Sucks.

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jul 26, 2021
      CrimpOn wrote:

      Alas, No. An Orbi router cannot be connected to another Orbi system to function as a satellite.

      Sucks.

      There is a way to convert a RBR50 into an RBS50. its not using stock firmware and there's a chance you brick your device. (google is your friend in this)

      Unsure about doing the same with an RBR20 though.