I am needing WIFI in my shop which is 150' behind my house. My house has an Orbi39 router with two satellites but the signal is weak in the shop due to the inability to space the satellites appropriately. I primarily use internet for streaming, cameras, etc. My thought is to add a router and run ethernet (thru conduit) to the shop for the second router. I would want the new router to be the primary and the Orbi 39 to be in the shop. Number 1: Is this feasible? Number 2: Which router would be compatible for this application?Simple explanations are appreciated.Nancie AKA Fatsister

fatsister wrote: I am needing WIFI in my shop which is 150' behind my house. My house has an Orbi39 router with two satellites but the signal is weak in the shop due to the inability to space the satellites appropriately. I primarily use internet for streaming, cameras, etc. My thought is to add a router and run ethernet (thru conduit) to the shop for the second router. I would want the new router to be the primary and the Orbi 39 to be in the shop. Number 1: Is this feasible? Yes. Number 2: Which router would be compatible for this application? You could put in a RBS20, RBS40v or RBS50 ethernet connected to the RBR thats in the home. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡 Or ethernet connect a EX7700 or 8000 extender in AP mode. Simple explanations are appreciated. Nancie AKA Fatsister

as FURRYe38 says, just use another satellite. It'll allow you the seamless roaming and probably be cheaper. You can pick up used satellites for fairly reasonable and it can be hardwired in and join the mesh without issues. That'd be the easiest way to set it up.

If you've got power to the shop and can run an ethernet, the satellite option would be one of t he best options.

ORBI39 appears to be the WiFi name that was assigned to the system at the factory. (Many customers change the WiFi name to match the router that the Orbi is replacing so that they do not have to go around and reconfigure all their devices.) The additional satellite needs to be compatible with the existing system. I believe we are assuming that the name on the product label is RBR50. If it is something different, then look for a satellite compatible with whatever it is. Running an Ethernet cable is the #1 solution. Congratulations on being able to do so. Many people come to the forum for solutions because the prospect of getting a conduit to penetrate two buildings and cross 150ft of landscape would be very expensive. There are solutions using pairs of radio units that would cost under $200.

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 27, 2022
fatsister wrote:

I am needing WIFI in my shop which is 150' behind my house.

My house has an Orbi39 router with two satellites but the signal is weak in the shop due to the inability to space the satellites appropriately. I primarily use internet for streaming, cameras, etc.

My thought is to add a router and run ethernet (thru conduit) to the shop for the second router. I would want the new router to be the primary and the Orbi 39 to be in the shop.

Number 1: Is this feasible? Yes.

Number 2: Which router would be compatible for this application? You could put in a RBS20, RBS40v or RBS50 ethernet connected to the RBR thats in the home. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡

Or ethernet connect a EX7700 or 8000 extender in AP mode.

Simple explanations are appreciated.

Nancie AKA Fatsister
- plemans
  Guru - Experienced User
  Oct 27, 2022
  as FURRYe38 says, just use another satellite.
  
  It'll allow you the seamless roaming and probably be cheaper. You can pick up used satellites for fairly reasonable and it can be hardwired in and join the mesh without issues.
  
  That'd be the easiest way to set it up.
  - fatsister
    Guide
    Oct 27, 2022
    My problem is, it's around 120' for access to electricity between the house and the shop. Too far for my satellites to get a solid signal.
- fatsister
  Guide
  Oct 28, 2022
  Thanx

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