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sfkevinm
May 26, 2019Aspirant
combining multple orbi routers
The Costco promotion on rkb53 packages of Orbi router and two satellites seems like a good value for my needs. Sort of a triad or L configuration with internet at one end. There is AC and metal inte...
FURRYe38
May 26, 2019Guru - Experienced User
The RBRs can only run in router or AP mode. Can't be used as a satellite. You can use the 2nd RBR as wired AP, however would need to use channels far apart from the 1st RBR, i.e. channel 1 for the 1st RBR and channel 11 for the 2nd RBR in AP mode.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.