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Re: Number of Daisy Chain satellites

nugen
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Number of Daisy Chain satellites

With the new firmware update that enables satellites to dish chain. How many satellites are supported in a daisy chain on the RBK50 system.

Also is it possible to convert a router to a satellite if I purchase 2x Orbi 2-pack and want to end up with 1 router and 3 satellites?

Thanks!
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aaz
Virtuoso
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Re: Number of Daisy Chain satellites

It is not possible to run a router as an additional satallite - also let me warn you against running two orbi routers with 4 satellites on the same network - very bad idea that is. 

 

I've seen someone from netgear say that you can easily run 3 satellites, not sure if more are supported but probably just slows the system down.  Question is why would you need more? I have a 4500 sqft 3 story house and the RBK50 with two satellites has no problem covering the entire area and easily into my neighbors house across the yard.

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nugen
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Re: Number of Daisy Chain satellites

It's for long hallways and where there's much concrete.
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