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Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
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Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
Hi All,
I just picked up an Orbi RBR50 to see how i like it. It's great! I have it in AP mode with my Xfinity modem as the router and its working fine. I'd like to take the next step and create a mesh network for my home and relegate my Xfinity modem to just being a modem. While looking at the RBS50 AP's, they are much more expensive than the RBR50 router - more than twice the price! If I bought another RBR50 could I use it along with my existing RBR50 as Router + Access Point? ie have one RBR50 in Router Mode and the other RBR50 in AP mode? I have ethernet runs in my home so I can do wired or wireless backhaul, but ultimately would like to keep to one SSID across the house.
Thanks,
Pete
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Re: Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
Yes, I think you can use the second RBR50 as an AP wired (has to be wired) to the first RBR50 (Router) but you are not getting a mesh system here. The two RBR50's will work independently as a router and AP.
In the Router-Satellite setup the RBR50 Router is working as a controller for the Satellites to provide you with a mesh network.
Please note the following:
- You can use the same SSID on both but you have to select different radio channels on the two base stations.
- Roaming between the two base stations is much dependent on your devices, Don't expect to get seamless roamings with all devices.
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Re: Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
RBR units do not support working as a statellite. Only as a main independent wifi router or in AP mode.
@Corradizo wrote:
Hi All,
I just picked up an Orbi RBR50 to see how i like it. It's great! I have it in AP mode with my Xfinity modem as the router and its working fine. I'd like to take the next step and create a mesh network for my home and relegate my Xfinity modem to just being a modem. While looking at the RBS50 AP's, they are much more expensive than the RBR50 router - more than twice the price! If I bought another RBR50 could I use it along with my existing RBR50 as Router + Access Point? ie have one RBR50 in Router Mode and the other RBR50 in AP mode? I have ethernet runs in my home so I can do wired or wireless backhaul, but ultimately would like to keep to one SSID across the house.
Thanks,
Pete
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Re: Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
I definitely want the advantages of the mesh configuration so I'm going to go ahead and pick up the RBS50 to go with my RBR50 router.
thanks!
Pete
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Re: Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
Remember 30 feet is recommended in between Router and satellite to begin with depending upon building materials.
Enjoy.
@Corradizo wrote:
I definitely want the advantages of the mesh configuration so I'm going to go ahead and pick up the RBS50 to go with my RBR50 router.
thanks!
Pete
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Re: Can two RBR50 routers function as Router and Satellite?
@Corradizo wrote:
I definitely want the advantages of the mesh configuration so I'm going to go ahead and pick up the RBS50 to go with my RBR50 router.
thanks!
Pete
Good choice! 🙂 Good luck..
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