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Use RBR50 as a satelite

Wim_Merlijn
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Use RBR50 as a satelite

Hi,

I do have a RBK50 (with RBR50 and RBS50) and want to extend with a RBS50.
But can't purchase new RBS50. 
So I a thinking of buying Wifi 6 router (RBK852) and use the RBR50 as a satelite of the RBR850)
Is that supported, will it work?
Thanks in advance for your reply.

 

Wim

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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plemans
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Re: Use RBR50 as a satelite

Not as a satellite. you can hardwire it in and set it up as its own access point

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plemans
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Re: Use RBR50 as a satelite

With the RBR50 system, there's several satellites you can use. 

RBS20

RBW30

RBS40

RBS40V

RBS50

RBS50Y

 

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Wim_Merlijn
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Re: Use RBR50 as a satelite

Thanks for your quick reply.

But is it also possible to use the RBR50 as a satelite of a new Netgear Orbi router?

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plemans
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Re: Use RBR50 as a satelite

Not as a satellite. you can hardwire it in and set it up as its own access point

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Wim_Merlijn
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Re: Use RBR50 as a satelite

Okay and thanks again.
Best way is to find/ buy one of the satelites:

RBS20

RBW30

RBS40

RBS40V

RBS50

RBS50Y

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plemans
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Re: Use RBR50 as a satelite

Best way or cheapest? 
I've seen several of the "kits' on amazon for renewed. 

I've bought them before just for the satellites as it was cheaper to buy a kit and sell the router than it was to just buy a satellite. 

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