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Do you recommend using ethernet backhaul connections
Hi
My home is pre-wired with Cat6 cables and I have RJ45 ports available where I want to place my Orbi satellites. Currently I have RBK50 router with two satellites configured without ethernet back...
I have a 50mbps internet connection from my provider. On wireless back haul, I noticed that if three devices are streaming e.g. two ipads on YouTube and one HD Netflix, performance is degraded if a fourth device streams from YouTube.
I was puzzled because utilisation of the connection was still at 60% meaning that it wasn't ISP related.
I then used a netgear 4 port gigabit Ethernet switch and connected everything by Wire (i.e. Router has two cables - ISP + to the switch) and the satellites connected by Wire to the switch.
5 devices can stream and the rest of the other devices e.g. smartphones and laptops browse internet with no discernable lag. At any given time we have around 20 devices on the Home LAN. It just works wonderfully.
So in general, I recommend if it's possible to use cable back haul. With the latest firmware it it's a lot more stable.
As another tip I always place the satellites as close to a smart TV as possible and connect the SmartTV by LAN cable to the satellite. It's better than waiting for the TV to connect to wifi. I had a lot of other issues with LG smartTVs connecting to mesh networks but all of that went away once you connect the TV by cable. The best thing about orbi is that you have gigabit Ethernet ports on each satellite/router so why not use them as much as possible.
I was puzzled because utilisation of the connection was still at 60% meaning that it wasn't ISP related.
I then used a netgear 4 port gigabit Ethernet switch and connected everything by Wire (i.e. Router has two cables - ISP + to the switch) and the satellites connected by Wire to the switch.
5 devices can stream and the rest of the other devices e.g. smartphones and laptops browse internet with no discernable lag. At any given time we have around 20 devices on the Home LAN. It just works wonderfully.
So in general, I recommend if it's possible to use cable back haul. With the latest firmware it it's a lot more stable.
As another tip I always place the satellites as close to a smart TV as possible and connect the SmartTV by LAN cable to the satellite. It's better than waiting for the TV to connect to wifi. I had a lot of other issues with LG smartTVs connecting to mesh networks but all of that went away once you connect the TV by cable. The best thing about orbi is that you have gigabit Ethernet ports on each satellite/router so why not use them as much as possible.
kdbajaj22 wrote:
As another tip I always place the satellites as close to a smart TV as possible and connect the SmartTV by LAN cable to the satellite. It's better than waiting for the TV to connect to wifi. I had a lot of other issues with LG smartTVs connecting to mesh networks but all of that went away once you connect the TV by cable. The best thing about orbi is that you have gigabit Ethernet ports on each satellite/router so why not use them as much as possible.Pro Tip: get a longer ethernet cable.
BLUF: Wired is faster than wireless.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration. Besure when using switches that they are unmanaged and not green ethernet supporting.
kdbajaj22 wrote:
I have a 50mbps internet connection from my provider. On wireless back haul, I noticed that if three devices are streaming e.g. two ipads on YouTube and one HD Netflix, performance is degraded if a fourth device streams from YouTube.
I was puzzled because utilisation of the connection was still at 60% meaning that it wasn't ISP related.
I then used a netgear 4 port gigabit Ethernet switch and connected everything by Wire (i.e. Router has two cables - ISP + to the switch) and the satellites connected by Wire to the switch.
5 devices can stream and the rest of the other devices e.g. smartphones and laptops browse internet with no discernable lag. At any given time we have around 20 devices on the Home LAN. It just works wonderfully.
So in general, I recommend if it's possible to use cable back haul. With the latest firmware it it's a lot more stable.
As another tip I always place the satellites as close to a smart TV as possible and connect the SmartTV by LAN cable to the satellite. It's better than waiting for the TV to connect to wifi. I had a lot of other issues with LG smartTVs connecting to mesh networks but all of that went away once you connect the TV by cable. The best thing about orbi is that you have gigabit Ethernet ports on each satellite/router so why not use them as much as possible.
