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I have a question, there have been a few posts which are similar to mine but I’m still not sure-
Currently I have an Orbi mesh system set up at home (RBR20 + one satellite upstairs)
I have just had an outbuilding constructed which will be an office + “man cave”
I have run a cat7 Ethernet LAN cable from my house to the outbuilding -
My questions are -
Is it ok just to buy another satellite and connect it though the Ethernet cable (if it doesn’t connect by WiFi) and all will work perfectly fine? (WiFi within the building+ Ethernet ports for PC)
If yes - Is there a certain satellite model that I need to get?
Will it all be the same “mesh” network - so my devices will automatically connect
Do I need to do anything in particular with the satellite - ie- put it into AP mode?if it’s in AP mode- will it still give a wireless signal?
Apologies for all the questions - I’m very new to this!
Currently I have an Orbi mesh system set up at home (RBR20 + one satellite upstairs)
I have just had an outbuilding constructed which will be an office + “man cave”
I have run a cat7 Ethernet LAN cable from my house to the outbuilding -
My questions are -
Is it ok just to buy another satellite and connect it though the Ethernet cable (if it doesn’t connect by WiFi) and all will work perfectly fine? (WiFi within the building+ Ethernet ports for PC)
If yes - Is there a certain satellite model that I need to get?
Will it all be the same “mesh” network - so my devices will automatically connect
Do I need to do anything in particular with the satellite - ie- put it into AP mode?if it’s in AP mode- will it still give a wireless signal?
Apologies for all the questions - I’m very new to this!
I believe once you wirelessly connect the new RBS to the RBR. Then place the new RBS out in the remote location, connect the RBS to the ethernet there then turn ON, it will connect on the wired backhaul for it's connection to the RBR.
You do not need to wire connect the existing RBS. You can have mixed RBS connections.
I recommend you disable Daisy Chain on the RBR first. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
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Zee123 wrote:
I have a question, there have been a few posts which are similar to mine but I’m still not sure-
Currently I have an Orbi mesh system set up at home (RBR20 + one satellite upstairs)
I have just had an outbuilding constructed which will be an office + “man cave”
I have run a cat7 Ethernet LAN cable from my house to the outbuilding -
My questions are -
Is it ok just to buy another satellite and connect it though the Ethernet cable (if it doesn’t connect by WiFi) and all will work perfectly fine? (WiFi within the building+ Ethernet ports for PC) Yes. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
If yes - Is there a certain satellite model that I need to get? RBS20, RBS40v, or RBS50. Though RBS40v maybe best option for cost.
Will it all be the same “mesh” network - so my devices will automatically connect. Yes
Do I need to do anything in particular with the satellite - ie- put it into AP mode?if it’s in AP mode- will it still give a wireless signal? No.
Apologies for all the questions - I’m very new to this!- Thank so much for the quick reply!
One last question, the graphic you posted showed all the satellites connected via Ethernet
Mu existing satellite is connected wirelessly, if I connect the additional satellite via LAN, do I also need to connect my existing one via LAN or can that still connect wirelessly?I believe once you wirelessly connect the new RBS to the RBR. Then place the new RBS out in the remote location, connect the RBS to the ethernet there then turn ON, it will connect on the wired backhaul for it's connection to the RBR.
You do not need to wire connect the existing RBS. You can have mixed RBS connections.
I recommend you disable Daisy Chain on the RBR first. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings