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CR4
Jun 09, 2026Guide
RBS50 satellite connect to RBR850 network?
I have been running RBR50 + 5 satellites for a while and it have been pretty solid.
i just picked up an RBR850 and 2 RBS850 satellites, but range is not quite enough for the whole house, I need an extra satellite.
I did a quick ‘chatgpt’ which suggested I could use the RBS50 to extend the range, saying that particular node would be slower, but it would at least give me the coverage.
Anyway, I tried a number of times to connect it, without much success. On one occasion, I thought it had worked, but the SSID was still the factory default, not the same as the main mesh network. Although I could connect to it, it’s not really a solution
Am I wasting my time ? Do I need to fork out for another RBS850, or can anyone suggest other things I can try?
TIA
1 Reply
- StephenBGuru - Experienced User
CR4 wrote:
Am I wasting my time ?
yes.
Here's the compatibility matrix:
- https://kb.netgear.com/000065169/Which-Orbi-routers-and-satellites-are-compatible