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Mavrech
Aspirant
Mar 02, 2026
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Orbi 970 issues

I recently purchased several Orbi 970 kits. One with Router and 1 Satellite and one with Router and 2 Satellites  i was told that the second router would just act as a Satellite even though it had a...
orbi 970 series
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    Mavrech
    Mar 02, 2026

    Thanks for your help

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Mavrech
Aspirant
Mar 02, 2026

So, If I unplug that second router will I still be able to use the satellites that came with it even though they show a different SSID ??

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 02, 2026

Yes. Just sync them to the 1st router. 

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    Mavrech
    Aspirant
    Mar 02, 2026

    Thanks for your help