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hdorfan's avatar
hdorfan
Follower
Nov 10, 2016

Use Router as Sat

I have Orbi router working well with 2 Sats and current firmware.  Is there any way to use my left over (unused) router as an additional Sat?

Herb

4 Replies

  • If you have the possibility to use a long LAN cable, one could use the spare Orbi router as an access point (AP) to extend the range.

    • peteytesting's avatar
      peteytesting
      Hero

      Transalp wrote:

      If you have the possibility to use a long LAN cable, one could use the spare Orbi router as an access point (AP) to extend the range.


       

      but the spare router would stand alone and not be part of the other system and would prob interfer

      • Dima1007's avatar
        Dima1007
        Aspirant

        I am currently using this set up:

                    --- satellite

        Router

                    --- wired router as AP --- satellite

        So far works great