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Annoosse's avatar
Annoosse
Follower
Jul 17, 2025

Convert Orbi 870 router to a satellite?

Is it possible to add a second router to the network as a satellite?
orbi 870 series
CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 23, 2025

Kevin did not recommend a second router in AP mode.  He recommended another satellite, and got tripped up by Netgear's goofy decision to number the router 871 and the satellite 870.

i.e.

Every Orbi system prior to BE:

RBRxx0 - 'router'

RBSxx0 - 'satellite'

RBKxx2/3/4 - 'kit'

 

BE systems, x71 - router.  x70 - satellite