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pierre22
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May 21, 2023
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Mixed LAN/Wi-FI Local Area Network creation with Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router (RBR50)

I have the following product Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router (RBR50) and I would like to create a mixed local area network using a network switch to connect devices such as pc, smart tv, printer and...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    May 22, 2023

    Yes.

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
May 21, 2023

any simple unmanaged switch will work. 

Just go router----switch/satellites. 

I've got it setup on mine with both a unmanaged and a managed switch. 

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pierre22
Aspirant
May 21, 2023

What model of unmanaged switch do you recommend?

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 21, 2023

    I don't. 

    I've used several different brands/types of unmanaged switches and they've all worked fine. I used to see reports of issues with them but haven't in quite a while. So pick the one with the ports you needs (plus some for expansion) and go with that. 

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 21, 2023

    NG GS-105/108v4 and GS308v3, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.

    pierre22 wrote:

    What model of unmanaged switch do you recommend?