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cmong24
Feb 24, 2021Guide
CBR750 compatible with AC3000 Mesh WiFi Range Extender (RBS50Y)?
Hi I am curious if the AC3000 Mesh Wifi Range extender will work with my current CBR750 Orbi Tri-Band WiFi Router 4.2Gbps, Built-in Cable Modem Router.
I am trying to boost my wifi signal to my shop which is about less than 50 feet from my house. Thanks.
7 Replies
- plemansGuru - Experienced User
I've been told it'll function in extender mode but not in Orbi mode.
- cmong24Guide
Thanks plemans. Any idea how the signal stength would be in extender mode? Would that disrupt any other wifi connection to the house?
- plemansGuru - Experienced User
signal strength shouldn't change. It still uses the dedicated backhaul connection for the RBS50Y but itt just connects to the orbi's fronthaul network instead of the backhaul network.
I've used it in extender mode with a CAX80 and it worked fine and didn't impact performance. I don't have the Orbi AX routers to connect it to to compare with.