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mabwriter
Apr 20, 2020Aspirant
Daisy Chaining Feature
I plan on incorporating ethernet backhaul with my Orbi Satellites through Star Topology (linking the router directly to the satellites). If I do this, do I need to turn off Daisy Chaining in the sett...
mabwriter
Apr 20, 2020Aspirant
Thanks. Do you know if there is a performance difference in the different topologies? For instance is one of Star, Daisy-Chain, or Switch wired backhaul preferable, or will I get the same performance/stability?
The Netgear website shows how to do all three, but I can't find pros/cons for each type.
CrimpOn
Apr 20, 2020Guru - Experienced User
mabwriter wrote:Thanks. Do you know if there is a performance difference in the different topologies? For instance is one of Star, Daisy-Chain, or Switch wired backhaul preferable, or will I get the same performance/stability?
The Netgear website shows how to do all three, but I can't find pros/cons for each type.
Wired in a star best all the way. Every situation is different, so Netgear shows examples.