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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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Ethernet backhaul could help those that have less than ideal situations where they cannot put the router in the middle of the house but instead at say one end and they want Wifi to the other end. It isn't always about cost for some people. Not everyone wants to spend hours/days/weeks troubleshooting router and satellite placement when they could use Ethernet backhaul to connect the systems while still using it for whole house wifi. The alternative with several access points may be cheaper but more of a hassle for 85% of the population.
Since all the competition are offering wired backhaul I am sure it will be included in a future Firmware if Netgear want to remain competitive with others with the Orbi
it doesnt have to as they all dont have the wifi coverage or throughput orbi has and that is its point of difference
