RBK853 AX6000 - Can I use an RBS 50 satellite to extend this network?

[NortieNeil]

Hi folks,

I have a hunch I know the answer, but I'll give it a go.

I already have an RBR50 and two RBS50 satellites which work well, but I've decided to upgrade to the RBK853, which arrives tomorrow.

Can I extend the RBK853's network (albeit with diminished performance) using one of the RBS50s?

I could connect the RBS50 using ethernet if necessary.

I guess I just wondered if the 'new' mesh would accept that earlier model..?

Hope you can help.

Best wishes

NN

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

Yes.

[FURRYe38]

No at the moment. No idea if or when NG will make prior 50 series compatible wirelessly. You can connect them wired ethernet however. 

[NortieNeil]

Well, that's doable.

Will it be seen as the same SSID and handover to the other devices in the mesh if connected by ethernet?

[FURRYe38 · Accepted solution]

Yes.