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RBR50 Router - Can it be used as a Satellite?

Dbspeer2
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RBR50 Router - Can it be used as a Satellite?

I have an Orbi network purchased from Costco a year ago (RBR50 & 3 Satellites). I just was given another RBR50 and 1 Satellite. I added the satellite to my current network. Not that I need it right now, but can my currently unused RBR50 be used as a satellite? If so, what settings would need to be changed?

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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ekhalil
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Re: RBR50 Router - Can it be used as a Satellite?

RBR50 can't be used as a Satellite, but you can wire it to Orbi and use it in AP mode if you want to use it to extend your wifi coverage.

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CrimpOn
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Re: RBR50 Router - Can it be used as a Satellite?

An Orbi router can never be a "satellite".  What is can do is be connected as an independent Access Point (AP).  It won't be "part of the Orbi" sophisticated network, but it could prove useful for specific needs.

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