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Feature Request: Orbi Satellite Ethernet Backhaul
As good as Orbi looks on paper I don't understand Y you would cut yourself so short and not support Eithernet backhaul for the satellites, I have 5 locations needing a system like this but without su...
Let me acknowledge that our customer base has been clamoring for this feature for a while, and we are trying to be responsive to their needs. To provide context on why it's taking a while to get it out, during the first quarter, the Orbi Engineering team was focused on bringing out the two new products (RBK30 & RBK40) to market. Now that it's accomplished, we're actively working on bringing this feature and a couple of other interesting, market-requested features to you.
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because the orbi is designed as a whole home WIFI solution
if you have ethernet already installed you would not buy this over a decent wireless access point
i believe it may be planned for the orbi to get such function but its not what the orbi is aimed at market wise
Ethernet backhaul is mandatory - please add.
Requesting wired backhaul, please add this feature! This feature would turn Orbi into the best wifi/wired solution for many many users that have a mix mash of devices. Which is everyone these days.
Why not, i need a whole home WIFI and whole home WIRED Solution! It really makes no sence not to have this feature.
Hirrdgoon wrote:Why not, i need a whole home WIFI and whole home WIRED Solution! It really makes no sence not to have this feature.
then buy the right device , that being access points and a router
orbi is not designed to do ethernet backhaul and i dont think it will ever get it
maybe the next generation of orbi
I am actually thinking of returning the Orbi becasuse of the lack of this feature. The Asus RT-AC5300 is actually cheaper and will give me the same functionality and potential same signal quality.