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Re: Can I use a spare router via wifi to add ports?

pburgh19
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Can I use a spare router via wifi to add ports?

I have an RBK50 in my house that works well.  I have one remote room of my house that needs three wired/LAN ports, but I don't really want to drop another $200+ on an Orbi satellite.   Can I use a regular WiFi router to connect to the Orbi network to add the ports I need?  I wouldn't need to connect to the 2nd WiFI network -- it would only be there to add wired ports.

 

Thanks!

Model: RBK50| Orbi AC3000 High-Performance Tri-Band WiFi System
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guzzijason
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Re: Can I use a spare router via wifi to add ports?

Yes, most routers will let you configure them as in "bridge mode", where they basically act as a WiFi client of your primary WiFi. Then you connect your wired devices to the bridged router as you like.

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pburgh19
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Re: Can I use a spare router via wifi to add ports?

Thanks
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