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PeterJGVDP's avatar
Oct 18, 2021
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2 RBR850 in one mesh

Hello,   I have recently purchased a wifi6 ORBI RBK852 mesh set, and I’m now able to purchase another RBK852 set from a friend and i was wondering if it is possible to combine these two sets, so th...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Oct 19, 2021

    No. The 2nd RBR in AP mode will not be included or integrate in the 1st RBRs mesh system. Will be a separate wifi signal though using same SSID name and PW and different channels. 

     

    Also recommend turning down the power output of the 2nd RBR wifi radios from 100% to 50% and see if this changes anything. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

     

    Helps limit the noise and some interferences between the 2nd RBR and 1st orbi system signals. Use far appart channels between each RBR as well.