RBR20/RBS20--Connecting with Spectrum WiFi6 Router

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adamber wrote:

Regardless, I'm trying to "piggyback" my Orbi RBR20/RBS20 on my Spectrum router to increase coverage and signal strength.  Is this feasible and advisable? Also, how exactly would I do this (i.e., what attaches to what, in what order etc.)? 

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Yes.... and Maybe.

It would help to know what this Orbi RBR20/RBS20 was doing prior to the change in Spectrum equipment.

* Was it still in the box?

* Was it connected to the previous Spectrum router?

From the description, it appears that the situation right now is a Spectrum WiFi router which does not provide a strong enough signal to two TV's.  One about 18' away and the other farther away.

The Orbi RBR20 can be connected to the Spectrum router using an Ethernet cable.  Just turn it on.  The WiFi credentials are printed on the product label (on the bottom). You now have two WiFi routers located close to each other. Their WiFi radio signals will almost totally overlap.  i.e.

* No net gain in coverage, and

* Two radios competing with each other.

However, the RBS20 can be located 25-35 ft. away from the RBR20. (People advise to start at 30' apart, but the satellite has to have an electrical plug and there usually aren't plugs in the middle of rooms.)  This creates another WiFi radio that will cover more of the house.

At this point, must people would turn off the Spectrum WiFi signal.  It wll just confuse things going forward.

Also at this point, you get to decide if you want to change the WiFi 'name' and password of the Orbi system.

* One choice is to give it exactly the same credentials as the Spectrum router.  If you decide

   to remove the Orbi and use the Spectrum again, every device will automatically reconnect.

* Every time I replace my WiFi router, I give the new one exactly the same WiFi name and password as the

   one being replaced.

It's up to you.

Also at this point,