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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...
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    FURRYe38
    May 22, 2023

    Yes.

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pierre22
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May 24, 2023
Good afternoon, some devices are about 100 meters away from the switch and the LAN cables should pass next to the electric wires, which cable do you recommend, because they told me that a shielded 7 cable is more performing over 15 meters.
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 24, 2023

CAT6A STP and up will suffice. As long as its STP.

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    pierre22
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    May 27, 2023

    Good afternoon, where can I find a good guide for crimping cat.6a STP cables.

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 27, 2023

      youtube is great at that

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        pierre22
        Aspirant
        May 27, 2023

        Some talk about connecting the shield to earth ground, but you don't see anything in the videos.