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GB1970
May 04, 2020Aspirant
Add extra router
I have 2xRBR50's en 2 satelites. For now 1 router and 2 sateliets are running and I like to have an extra router just like a satelite, and not an extra router or network. I tried to set up with an...
- May 04, 2020
GB1970 wrote:Thanks for your answer, but i did'n buy a extra router, it was a gift.
Quite often people get "incredible deals" on an Orbi package, making the extra router "almost free". My advice is to (a) keep it as a spare for when the Orbi is out of warranty (or in my case to experiment with), or (b) sell it on eBay (which is where I purchased the one I experiment with).
Good Luck, and Stay Safe!
GB1970
May 04, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for your answer, but i did'n buy a extra router, it was a gift. So i thought maybe i can us it like a satelite in stead of buying one.
The problem whith 2 accespoints is you'll need the be in the right network for using smart devices.
CrimpOn
May 04, 2020Guru
GB1970 wrote:Thanks for your answer, but i did'n buy a extra router, it was a gift.
Quite often people get "incredible deals" on an Orbi package, making the extra router "almost free". My advice is to (a) keep it as a spare for when the Orbi is out of warranty (or in my case to experiment with), or (b) sell it on eBay (which is where I purchased the one I experiment with).
Good Luck, and Stay Safe!