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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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the answer is any wireless access point you can purchase as you can connect as many as you need to get the whole home covered by wifi
many use the ubiquiti unifi wireless AC access points that can be mounted to walls or ceilings
but netgear also have wireless access point solutions as well
you just need a separate router at where the ethernet cable converge to control and connect the various acces points to
Not even close to being a comparable solution that a real integrated system would offer. Having multiple WAP's having to be managed individually for band management, SSID's and the other multitude of features and settings is beyond most consumers, not to mention the inherent bandwidth limitations and latency issues that come with WiFi mesh networking. Talk about stacking tolerances.
Honestly, I think that Ethernet backhaul, especially with the availability of PoE support is the best option, the new devices scan's the network (after picking up DHCP address obviously) detects the "master" reports in, downloads settings and other information and configures itself is the best option.
You can then get one thing that is sorely missing with your separate WAP theory. Propper, integrated roaming, this will pay for itself in fewer hassles created easily.