Is it possible to connect two Orbi's via a LAN cable? I was reading and saw that the Linksys Velop has the capability to configure the ports to either a WAN or LAN. Reason I am asking is that my modem and base unit are separated via a concrete wall from the satellite unit.

Point is: Dedicated 4x4 backhaul is a great solution to provide internet access to environments that do not otherwise have it - but you pay a premium for this solution that provides 2x2 wifi access. If you have a wired backhaul environment, you can deploy 3x3 APs for less money that an Orbi.

Right okay I agree with your first point. Regarding your second point if I connect the Orbi Router with an Orbi Satellite via a LAN cord wouldn't that be the same if not better than an access point. I say this because an Orbi Satellite has multiple Ethernet ports. I don't see where the compromise is. I understand that connecting the two with a LAN cord sort of defeats the purpose of the 'mesh' system though.

fedxdelivered wrote:Is it possible to connect two Orbi's via a LAN cable? I was reading and saw that the Linksys Velop has the capability to configure the ports to either a WAN or LAN. Reason I am asking is that my modem and base unit are separated via a concrete wall from the satellite unit. the answer at this stage is no , the response from netgear dev team is they are working on it but no time frame or certainty of release also why bother with any mesh / DW system if you already have structured ethernet in place , just do what makes the most sense and run a wireless access point

The reason, why I am going with a mesh system, is that I want there to be just one network I can connect to. With access points/extenders, you need to set up a separate SSID and they don't boost the same signal strength as a router or a Orbi satellite. This is all from personal experience. I got the Orbi a couple of days ago and have noticed a significant difference. My train of thought was to have the two Orbi's connected via an ethernet cord and then boost the signal to the rest of the house from the satellite since the main Orbi is in a half surrounded concrete room.

fedxdelivered wrote: With access points/extenders, you need to set up a separate SSID and they don't boost the same signal strength as a router or a Orbi satellite. This is all from personal experience. this is incorrect , how do you think offices / universities and schools do it 1 ssid name with many wireless access points ethernet and wireless access points is and always will be the best way to do wifi anything else including mesh and dw systems like the orbi etc are a compromise

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peteytesting
Hero
May 27, 2017
fedxdelivered wrote:
Is it possible to connect two Orbi's via a LAN cable? I was reading and saw that the Linksys Velop has the capability to configure the ports to either a WAN or LAN. Reason I am asking is that my modem and base unit are separated via a concrete wall from the satellite unit.

the answer at this stage is no , the response from netgear dev team is they are working on it but no time frame or certainty of release

also why bother with any mesh / DW system if you already have structured ethernet in place , just do what makes the most sense and run a wireless access point
- fedxdelivered
  Tutor
  May 27, 2017
  The reason, why I am going with a mesh system, is that I want there to be just one network I can connect to. With access points/extenders, you need to set up a separate SSID and they don't boost the same signal strength as a router or a Orbi satellite. This is all from personal experience. I got the Orbi a couple of days ago and have noticed a significant difference. My train of thought was to have the two Orbi's connected via an ethernet cord and then boost the signal to the rest of the house from the satellite since the main Orbi is in a half surrounded concrete room.
  - peteytesting
    Hero
    May 27, 2017
    fedxdelivered wrote:
    With access points/extenders, you need to set up a separate SSID and they don't boost the same signal strength as a router or a Orbi satellite. This is all from personal experience.
    
    this is incorrect , how do you think offices / universities and schools do it
    
    1 ssid name with many wireless access points
    
    ethernet and wireless access points is and always will be the best way to do wifi anything else including mesh and dw systems like the orbi etc are a compromise
R5Copa
Tutor
May 30, 2017
Hi,

I saw that the RBS40 satelite has a Wan port.... So is this usable as a wired backhaul??
And compatible with the RBK50 kit??
- peteytesting
  Hero
  May 30, 2017
  R5Copa wrote:
  Hi,
  
  I saw that the RBS40 satelite has a Wan port.... So is this usable as a wired backhaul??
  And compatible with the RBK50 kit??
  nope , the rbs40 has 4 ethernet ports and NO wan port , the rbr40 has 1 x wan port and 3 x ethernet ports
  
  so no its not usable as ethernet backhaul
  - R5Copa
    Tutor
    May 30, 2017
    You are right.... Did not look good enough i think.
    Still staying hopefull that they make this future available true firmware.
    Grz.

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