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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
Everybody complaining about missing ethernet backhaul (as me) may think about if he really needs Orbi.
The main feature of Orbi is the segregated wireless backhaul channel. MY main reason looking for the Orbi were single SSID and instant roaming, as I have the ability (as the others complaining) of a wired backhaul.
I meanwhile bought Ubiquity stuff and it works quite well providing me those features. Finally as an additional advantage it is cheaper, components are smaller. There is only one little dsadvantage as the stuff didn't offer additional Ethernet ports. But I decided to use a small PoE switch at the place where I need it. Still cheaper and smaller then using an Orbi.
I just bought the Orbi and then found out that it CD can't do Ethernet backhaul! That's terrible. I assumed it could because many other mesh products allow this. I too also want a mesh setup for single SSID and more stable Wifi connection from switching between Wifi networks.
Please implement this feature ASAP!!
Thanks,
Disappointed customer
Please implement this feature ASAP!!
Thanks,
Disappointed customer
If you just bought it - give it back and buy Ubiquity stuff.