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Aprel's avatar
Aprel
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Nov 16, 2019

RBK852 - Additional Satellites - Can I use my old RBK50’s

Looking to purchase a RBK852 and currently have the RBK50 with 4 satellites. The only SKU for the RBK852 has the main unit and a single satellite. 

 

1. Is there a way to acquire more satellites? I can't seem to find one.

2. Can I use my old satellites from the RBK50. YES, I know I won't have WI-FI 6 in those areas - but just wondering if I can use them. 

 

 

 

 

2 Replies

  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 16, 2019

    You posted this in the wrong forum area (ReadyNAS), so I moved it to the Orbi AX forum for you.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 16, 2019

    ORBI AC satellites don't currently work with Orb AX via wireless backhaul. Only wire connected ORBI AC satellites will work. NG doesn't have any add-on RBS850s at the moment. I presume in the near fugure they wiil be. Also future updates may result in ORBI AC satellites becoming compatible wirelessly.