RBR750 with RBR50 in AP Mode

Thought would not integrate as a MESH satellite, you can use the RBR50 as a wired in AP using far separate channels and SSID names for additional coverage. 

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OrbiStillDead wrote:

Would that pairing work? I was thinking of getting the RBR750 on ebay and using my current RBR50 as the satellite. The 750 is wifi6 and the 50 is only wifi5 so idk if they're compatible or not.

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As FURRYe38 pointed out, these Netgear products are not compatible in the sense of integrating into one seamless WiFi system.  The result of connecting the existing RBR50 in access point (AP) mode will be the same as if you purchased any brand of WiFi access point and connected it.  Even if the existing and new Orbi's have the same WiFi SSID and password, devices will not roam seamlessly between units.  Of course, this will not matter for the host of devices which are not mobile (smart plugs, tv's, desktop computers, thermostats, light bulbs, etc etc.)  They connect and stay connected.  That new phone with WiFi6, however, may not behave the way you want.

My guess is that the intention is to continue using the existing RBR50 router and one or more RBS50 satellites?  (If there is only the RBR50 router, then it could be replaced with the RBR750.) How many existing satellites are there?

It is probably worth discussing the internet plan that feeds this WiFi system and how the smartphone is used.  I am not certain that a user will notice a significant difference in actual performance between WiFi5 and WiFi6.  Maybe a web page will load in 2 seconds rather than 3 seconds?  If a video streams OK using WiFi5, is it going to stream any better over WiFi6?  One of the biggest benefits of 802.11ax is the ability to support more devices and make more efficient use of bandwidth.  A single WiFi6 device is not likely to make much of an impact.