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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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I fail to see (for the consumer at least, there would be undoubtedly more complexity for the developers) how the ethernet adds additional complexity, I would argue it makes it easier, faster and more reliable to the consumer where there is ethernet backhaul infrastructure.
Whilst I do not doubt there are more pressing issues as there are with any product launch, it is something that needs to be addressed, as I personally cannot recommend it to others in good conscience, clients and not alike over other solutions whilst there is a lack of ethernet backhaul connectivity
when i talk about complexity , i do refer to the dev team and coding
but here is the thing the orbi has never been advertised as an ethernet backhaul system , its advertised as a whole home "WIFI" solution which it achieves without the need for ethernet
i just think you guys wanna change something from what it was designed for into something it wasnt or at least wasnt on the forcast at the design stage , i really do thionk the orbi system is aimed at the simple home env that has no ethernet but has wifi issues and the orbi will resolve this for them