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RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID

rjs4262
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RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID

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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FURRYe38
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Re: RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID

That only applies to the RBSY model. It has separate extender mode FW or Orbi mode FW. 

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FURRYe38
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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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rjs4262
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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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FURRYe38
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Re: RBW30 as an extender of Orbi RBR40 with different SSID

That only applies to the RBSY model. It has separate extender mode FW or Orbi mode FW. 

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