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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.
Orbi Product Team
rafale7 wrote:I am not arguing the fact that wires are better. You guys don't seem to want to look at this use case where I want to use wires when wires are available but they don't always are. So the benefit of the wired backhaul is to be able to use both as needed. I would have some on wireless as the orbi has been orginally designed for, and some on wired. Yes, there are cheaper solutions for wired, but they don't address my wireless case. So I want to have an efficient way to cover both...
You both don't have to be so thick about it. It may not apply to you but others do see a benefit from it. Many other mesh offerings have this option by the way.
I am not being thick about it. I understand the multple technical reasons why Orbi is not the best choice for someone who doesn't own Orbi yet and who already has Ethernet wiring throughout their home. I'm simply stating facts based on product capabilities. You don't have the same knowledge as I do, so you don't understand my point, and you think I'm being thick.
The limitations of Orbi include, but are not limited to: 1) Orbi forces you to use the same WiFi channel for all units. 2) Orbi does not allow fine control of the power for each unit, only 100/75/50/25%. 3) If you do adjust the power, each Orbi unit must use the same power value. 4) Orbi provides no report on the connection speeds and signal strength of connected devices, making it hard to configure the system for optimal operation.
I will also point out that the Ubiquiti APs allow one wired AP to provide a wireless backhaul for up to four additional APs. This is similar to the idea behind Orbi and seems to be the exact use case you are referring to. More info here: https://help.ubnt.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002262328-UniFi-Feature-Guide-Wireless-Uplink
Don't misunderstand me. I have nothing against adding Ethernet backhaul to Orbi. It just doesn't change the fact that there are better solutions if you already have wiring throughout your house.
All these months later, I'm still trying to understand this argument.
Netgear *NEVER* marketed or advertised Orbi as having wired backhaul - QUITE the opposite, in fact.
If I buy a sports car, I'm not going to **bleep** that the trunk is too small for a hefty supermarket run - that's not its intended use case and I knew that going in.
Why do people buy Orbi and **bleep** about a lack of wireless backhaul when that's not what it was designed for? If you're wired, use a wired AP - there are *many*.
I can't understand why this is a difficult concept.
Rodney