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Daisy chain ethernet backhaul?
I have the RBK50 (RBR50 + 2 RBS50s) plus another RBS50, for a total of 3 satellies. The setup is installed in an old house with thick walls, which pretty much kills the wifi backhaul.
I'd like ...
RiverCityNet wrote:
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Sat ===> Sat ===> Sat ==> Router
Also, can I mix Ethernet and wifi backhaul? Anything else I should know/consider about this?
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You should be able to have Daisy Chained satellites with wired backhaul, and theoritically you should be able to mix wired with wireless backhaul.
BUT,... In the current software it seems that there is a bug that causes issues when using Daisy Chain in combination with wired and wireless backhaul. Exactly the use case that you are asking about :)
So, in summary, for now, you can use daisy chained all-wired or all-wireless backhaul but you can't mix them, this is ONLY until the current issue is solved in the Orbi software.
For reference: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/NETGEAR-Orbi-AC3000-satellite-LAN-ports-stopped-working/m-p/1692454/highlight/true#M50302
Thank you for that valuable info (and warning). I had heard about some issues in the current Software rev - this explanation will save me from time-consuming troubleshooting!