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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...
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.
So, in this setup it's possible that both RBR850's and both RBS850's will function in one mesh, all in AP mode (with the described correct settings)?
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.