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tiepa
Aspirant
Oct 31, 2017

Ethernet connection for second satellite

hello

 

is it possible to have the orbi router connected to the internet then the 1st satellite connected via the dedicated wifi signal then a third router/satellite connected to that satellite via a ethernet cable beaming out the same wifi ?

 

i have a satelite at the end of the house but the wifi cant get through the foil backed insulation into my garage but i have a ethernet cable already running from house to garage.

 

please help

 

thanks

 

paul

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  • Streak2's avatar
    Streak2
    Master
    Oct 31, 2017

    No not currently possible.

    However the latest firmware does allow for daisy chain connectivity. So if you are able to place the last satellite close enough to the first satellite it may just get through.

    • tiepa's avatar
      tiepa
      Aspirant
      Oct 31, 2017
      Thanks for the reply
      I will certainly try that .
      Another question I don’t understand why you can’t have the router with internet in and out ports wireless connection to the satilite with internet ont ports cable connection to a 3rd unit ( a router model ) with internet in port . Is the internet in connection on the 3rd not the same as the first router ?

      Sorry but that seems logical to me .

      Kind regards

      Tiepa

      • Streak2's avatar
        Streak2
        Master
        Oct 31, 2017

        Once your Orbi is properly set up, then every ethernet port is internet enabled. ie. you can connect any device to any port on the router or satellite.

        It's just that you can't link Orbi devices via cable, they have to be sync'd via wireless.