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WallyMV
Nov 09, 2021Tutor
Connect RBR/RBS50 to RBR750
Numerous posts in this community say that it is possible to connect the RBR50 and RBS50 (AC3000) routers and satellites by wired backhaul to the RBR750 (AX4200) and use them as satellites to extend c...
FURRYe38
Nov 09, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Unplug the RBS and factory reset it. Turn it OFF.
Then remove any RBS50 entry on the RBRs web page.
Power ON the RBS with the RBS connected to ethernet to the back of the RBR...
Possible that v4 FW may have made the RBS50 not compatible on ethernet now.
WallyMV
Nov 16, 2021Tutor
That worked. RBS50 now connected to RBR750 via ethernet.
The RBS50 password is different, and appears to operate as separate wifi from the RBR/RBS750. Tried to sync, reboot, and the RBS50 maintains its factory set password. Not fatal, but annoying. I have to force mobile devices to switch given some overlap in signal.
The RBR50 however will not connect, even when factory reset and ethernet connected.
Thanks for your help.
- FURRYe38Nov 16, 2021Guru - Experienced User
WallyMV wrote:
That worked. RBS50 now connected to RBR750 via ethernet.
The RBS50 password is different, and appears to operate as separate wifi from the RBR/RBS750. Tried to sync, reboot, and the RBS50 maintains its factory set password. Not fatal, but annoying. I have to force mobile devices to switch given some overlap in signal.
Probably not syncing fully and getting the log in info from the 7 series.
The RBR50 however will not connect, even when factory reset and ethernet connected.
RBRs can't work as RBS. You can use it as a separate SSID singal in AP mode, however I would advise against it. Keep it as a back up router in case something happens.
Enjoy.