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FrancisduBois
Mar 16, 2022Aspirant
Adding an extra Satellite while on AP mode
Hi there, I have 1 router and 2 satellites (RB853). All are linked through Ethernet cables in the house. I put the router in AP mode, so it seems that I cannot use the app on my iPhone to ad...
FURRYe38
Mar 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
You can add more RBS.
You may need to ensure the FW is the same version on the new RBS as whats loaded on the current system. Needs to be the same:
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
FrancisduBois
Mar 16, 2022Aspirant
I add through the website as the app doesn't work in ap mode, correct? I tried with the app but it did not work.
- FURRYe38Mar 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Use manual sync button method or with the RBRs Ui to add a RBS.