Orbi Router Converted to Orbi Satellite?

[PHFG]

Can an Orbi 2200 router be configured and used as a satellite in an Orbi system?

[peteytesting · Accepted solution]

hi , no i dont believe it can , it can however run as an AP instead of a router

im assuming you want to buy 2 orbi kits and use the second router

[peteytesting · Accepted solution]

hi , no i dont believe it can , it can however run as an AP instead of a router

im assuming you want to buy 2 orbi kits and use the second router

[PHFG]

What is an AP? I do have two Orbi kits. I use one router and I have four satellites. I want to use the second router to fill a weak signal area if possible. What is an AP?

[PHFG]

I found this Netgear process to change a router to SP mode. https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode-after-I-ve-already-run-set.... Do you know if this process applies to an Orbi Router?

[PHFG]

AP not SP above

[peteytesting]

the orbi router has a specific AP mode in its gui so no need to do that