Orbi RBS850 satellite with ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 router

[rbgb42]

Good day

Is it possible to connect the RBS850 satellites with an ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 router to extend coverage ?

Is this suported? I have 4 x RBS850 satellites.My RBR850 router appears to be faulty so cannot use that

anymore.

Regards

 

[osama1]

Yes, it is possible to connect the RBS850 satellites with an ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 router to extend coverage, but it may require some configuration.

The RBS850 satellites use the Wi-Fi 6 standard and are compatible with any Wi-Fi 6 router, including the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12. To connect the satellites, you will need to set up a mesh network by following these steps:

1. Set up the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 router as the primary router and connect it to the internet.

2. Connect the RBS850 satellites to the primary router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

3. Use the Netgear Nighthawk app or web interface to configure the satellites as part of the mesh network. This may involve entering the primary router's Wi-Fi network name and password.

4. Follow the instructions to add the satellites to the mesh network and position them in areas where you need Wi-Fi coverage.

5. Once the mesh network is set up, the satellites will automatically connect to the primary router and extend the Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home or office.

It's important to note that the specific steps for setting up the mesh network may vary depending on your router and satellite models, so it's best to consult the user manuals or support documentation for detailed instructions.

[rbgb42]

Awesome, thanks so much for the quick response. 

[plemans]

Pretty sure its not. Orbi's aren't even that compatible within their own eco-system so doubtful they'll work well with someone else's. 

Here's the orbi compatibility chart.
https://kb.netgear.com/000065169/Which-Orbi-routers-and-satellites-are-compatible

[CrimpOn]

Not a chance in Hell.  No Way.