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Use RBS850 as extender for eero network?
I saw an old post (2017) that says the answer to my question is "no" - but I'm hoping things have changed. I recently switched to eero for a location (long story - nothing against my Orbi system, but...
Thank you. My reference to "router" was to the Protectli. My setup is Modem=>Protectli=>eero
Thanks for the clarification. The Orbi can be connected to either router and will create a separate WiFi network. You can have everything in one LAN in two ways:
- Connect the Orbi router to the eero base unit and place the Orbi in AP mode.
- Have both the eero and the Orbi connected to the Protectli, with both the Orbi and eero in AP mode. (eero calls this "bridge mode").
Or, there can be two separate LANs. Your choice.