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boombox
Jan 12, 2020Aspirant
Is this setup possible with a RBK50
Hi there, Thinking about purchasing the RBK50. Before i do, can somebody confirm if the setup i'm thinking about will work? Please see my attachment for a diagram supporting my question: ...
- Jan 14, 2020
You can connect any kind of switch to the back of Orbi. For managed switches, be sure ALL IGMP protocols are disabled. Some switches that have "green ethernet" features are also not recommended with Orbi.
boombox
Jan 14, 2020Aspirant
*bump*
Somebody that can help me?
Perhaps somebody from Netgear who can confirm the LAN ports on the back of the router can send an "untouched" signal so a managed switch behind it can split it up to different VLANS?
FURRYe38
Jan 14, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You can connect any kind of switch to the back of Orbi. For managed switches, be sure ALL IGMP protocols are disabled. Some switches that have "green ethernet" features are also not recommended with Orbi.