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RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID
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My RBW30 satellite has basically turned to poo. It works on Factory Reset with some channel changing for about 7-10 days then craps out again. I've realized since I've unlugged in that I don't really need it except for one device in my house. I was wondering if I could configure it to be an extender of my Orbi RBR40 but broadcasting on a different SSID. This way only that one device will connect to it and my other devices won't try (which they currently fail to after 7-10 days).
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That only applies to the RBSY model. It has separate extender mode FW or Orbi mode FW.
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Re: RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID
No...RBWs only work as orbi satellites.
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Re: RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID
@FURRYe38 wrote:No...RBWs only work as orbi satellites.
I found this link, but couldn't get my firmware to upgrade
https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/turn-an-orbi-satellite-into-a-wi-fi-extender
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That only applies to the RBSY model. It has separate extender mode FW or Orbi mode FW.
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