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rjs4262
Jul 20, 2021Aspirant
RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID
My RBW30 satellite has basically turned to poo. It works on Factory Reset with some channel changing for about 7-10 days then craps out again. I've realized since I've unlugged in that I don't really need it except for one device in my house. I was wondering if I could configure it to be an extender of my Orbi RBR40 but broadcasting on a different SSID. This way only that one device will connect to it and my other devices won't try (which they currently fail to after 7-10 days).
That only applies to the RBSY model. It has separate extender mode FW or Orbi mode FW.
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No...RBWs only work as orbi satellites.
- rjs4262Aspirant
FURRYe38 wrote:No...RBWs only work as orbi satellites.
I found this link, but couldn't get my firmware to upgrade
https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/turn-an-orbi-satellite-into-a-wi-fi-extender
That only applies to the RBSY model. It has separate extender mode FW or Orbi mode FW.