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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 ...
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
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?
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