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Argon
Jul 17, 2025Aspirant
RBR50 Satellite Not Detected - At All
I have had an RBR50 Router with one Satellite for several years. They have worked flawlessly - but WIFI was spotty out on our patio. So...a month ago, I purchased another RBR50 on ebay to use as a...
CrimpOn
Jul 17, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Not a total loss. If the existing router breaks*, you have a spare "on hand", ready to plug in and use with the existing satellite.
* In 2025, most people would upgrade to a newer WiFi system, which of course takes time to research and purchase. Meanwhile, not having internet access can quickly become a crisis. Having a spare router ready to plug in can relieve some of the anxiety. My spare RBR50 (from eBay) has been here for several years.
Argon
Jul 17, 2025Aspirant
Interesting thought. I am technically savvy enough to be dangerous. The ebay Router WIFI is "ORBI47". It is password protected and I don't know the password. Is there any way around that?