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slapshot2213
Nov 19, 2022Aspirant
Using ORBI with Nighthawk router
I have an ORBI RBR850 and RBR50 in AP mode. I'm doing this because I need 2 Outdoor satellites to reach further on a 2+ acre site. Total of 6 satellites in use. I'd like to add a separate system for...
FURRYe38
Nov 19, 2022Guru - Experienced User
If your leaving the Orbi system in AP mode then yes, can be connected to a NH router thats in router mode. I'd disable the wifi radios on the NH router.
- slapshot2213Nov 19, 2022Aspirant
The RBR850 is the main router. It is connected to my Internet provider. The RBR50 is in AP mode and Ethernet connected to an RBR850 port. I need to utilize wifi on the NH router because there are a multitude of IoT devices in the barn. Thoughts? Thanks!!
- FURRYe38Nov 21, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What's the size of this home?
Having too much wifi may also be problematic.
slapshot2213 wrote:
The RBR850 is the main router. It is connected to my Internet provider. The RBR50 is in AP mode and Ethernet connected to an RBR850 port. I need to utilize wifi on the NH router because there are a multitude of IoT devices in the barn. Thoughts? Thanks!!
- slapshot2213Nov 23, 2022Aspirant
The house is only about 2500 sq/ft, 2 story, but the area I need to cover is about 2 acres. My ISP connection is on the 2nd floor. The barn (metal bldg) I need to reach is about 150 feet from the router and 110 ft from an existing RBS50Y. Thanks....