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Mahed24
Aspirant
Jul 28, 2020

Netgear Orbi Ethernet Conncection

Hi, I have a question on how Ethernet with the Netbear Orbi works. I want to set up my netgear orbi router in one room and the satellite in a different room. If I wanted to use a Ethernet connection f...
Mahed24's avatar
Mahed24
Aspirant
Jul 28, 2020
Do I have to connect the RBR and RBS together using a CAT6? I can’t just straight up use a LAN cable from an Ethernet port on the RBS to a PC, console, or TV that I’m using. Do I have to do a Ethernet backhaul before doing that? Sorry if I’m not making sense.
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 28, 2020

No, if the RBS is wireleslly connected to the RBR, then you can connect a ethernet connected PC to the back of the RBS for internet access thru the RBS.