Combining several ‘sets’ of Orbi routers and satellites

[CR4]

I am currently using an RBR 20 as an access point and RBS 20 as a satellite. In order to extend my network, I am looking at buying some more 20s or 50s.
These are widely available used, as sets containing a router and one or two satellites.
Is it possible to add (for example) an RBR 50 as an access point and a couple of RBS 50 satellites to my existing network, if I have the same SSID throughout?

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

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@CR4 wrote:

... but can’t use it as a wireless access point on the same network?

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Yes. But see the rest of my first answer.

Looks like that would be a good way of creating a messy network. The choice is yours.

[michaelkenward]

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@CR4 wrote:
Is it possible to add (for example) an RBR 50 as an access point and a couple of RBS 50 satellites to my existing network, if I have the same SSID throughout?

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Having the same SSID will not create a single Mesh network.

Why not leave the RBR50 out of the network and add the RBS50s as extra satellites?

One thing you can't do is to use the RBR50 as a satellite.

[CR4]

Thx for the reply.
I know that RBR50 can’t be used as a satellite, but can’t use it as a wireless access point on the same network?
Seems a shame not to be able to use it

[michaelkenward · Accepted solution]

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@CR4 wrote:

... but can’t use it as a wireless access point on the same network?

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Yes. But see the rest of my first answer.

Looks like that would be a good way of creating a messy network. The choice is yours.