Adding an extgension to my Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network

Question

I have an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network with an SXR80 router and a SXS80 satellite, and want to add another satellite to cover another area of the house.

I see that my Orbi Pro 6 model is discontinued (end of life) according to Netgear. However, I need to add another satellite to cover just 3 devices, as the "link status" to my workshop is identified as barely "fair".

SXS80s are also quite expensive and I haven't seen any 2nd hand models out there. As a comms amatuer / home user I don't know what other (inexpensive) models might work.

Can you experts out there please advise what's are my best options?

Many thanks, much appreciated.

schumaku · Answer

Arthur2Sheds&nbsp;wrote:
Thanks for your reply plemans Clearly you are a network / comms wizard!
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&nbsp;Difficult to find a used or new SXS80.
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However, I see an SXR8O for sale for circa £185 (postage included) . Is it possible to reconfigure this to act as an SXS80 satellite. I could hardwire it or WiFI to my current SXR router.

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Arthur2Sheds&nbsp;wrote:
I'm located in the UK so I'll be watching for the models you suggest.&nbsp;

Ben,
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There is more complexity involved. To operate another Orbi Pro SXR80 (leaving alone it can't be operated as a satellite), a spare SXS80 must be an European version&nbsp; - as FCC models can't be "relocated" to Europe. Its prohibited by the FCC regulations to offer a (user accessible) control to change an FCC model to be operated on different wireless band plans.&nbsp; And alone the shipping cost tell me these would be&nbsp; a device from abroad.
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Regards
-Kurt

plemans · Answer

schumaku&nbsp;Wasn't thinking the OP would order from the States, just that the 30 series is much cheaper. Thanks for pointing that out so the OP doesn't take that option 🙂&nbsp;

Arthur2Sheds · Answer

Thanks again for the swift response plemans, much appreciated. Saved me wasting money.&nbsp;I'm located in the UK so I'll be watching for the models you suggest.&nbsp; In the interim I've relocated both the SXR (a couple of meters) &amp; SXS (only slightly) devices and will monitor to see if that resolves at least some of my "fair" link status devices.&nbsp;Many thanksBob&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

If you're only covering 3x devices, you can use a standard extender. It won't "mesh" with the network but it would work. I'd just set it with a different ssid otherwise it'll impact some devices roaming efficiency.&nbsp;
or you could snag one of the SXK80 kits and just use the satellite. Then you have the router for backup incase the primary fails. Stinks if the primary fails and you have a ton into satellites you can't use.&nbsp;
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Stinks that they made them EOL and aren't making them anymore. Solid devices.&nbsp;

Arthur2Sheds · Answer

Thanks for your reply plemans Clearly you are a network / comms wizard!

Difficult to find a used or new SXS80.

However, I see an SXR8O for sale for circa £185 (postage included) . Is it possible to reconfigure this to act as an SXS80 satellite. I could hardwire it or WiFI to my current SXR router.

If not I might be able to sell and replace my current SXR80 & SXS80 mesh system with something a little less professional but with 2 satellites to cover my needs. Any recommednations - at reasonable cost - thatcome to mind?

Kind regards

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