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GonzodD
Jan 24, 2019Follower
Orbi and second switch setup
I upgraded my RK6300 router to ORBI RBK53, but the ORBI has one less Ethernet port.
I am needing best 5 port switch recommendation. My home system has internet Ethernet going to modem then direct line to ORBI, then back to 8 port ProSAFE GS108 so each room in house has hard line.
Can I add another switch to ORBI for Receiver, BluRay, TV, and ROKU?
Need 5 port switch recommendation that will maximize Internet speed.
Thanks,
Dave
2 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
As long as the switches are not managed, smart or have Green Ethernet, you'll be fine with the GS105/108 series.
You can daisy chain them as well so you could have multiple switches in between the router and satellite. I have three in between my one satellite.
GonzodD wrote:
I upgraded my RK6300 router to ORBI RBK53, but the ORBI has one less Ethernet port.
I am needing best 5 port switch recommendation. My home system has internet Ethernet going to modem then direct line to ORBI, then back to 8 port ProSAFE GS108 so each room in house has hard line.
Can I add another switch to ORBI for Receiver, BluRay, TV, and ROKU?
Need 5 port switch recommendation that will maximize Internet speed.
Thanks,
Dave
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Any updates on this? Hope you were able to find what you were looking for.
GonzodD wrote:
I upgraded my RK6300 router to ORBI RBK53, but the ORBI has one less Ethernet port.
I am needing best 5 port switch recommendation. My home system has internet Ethernet going to modem then direct line to ORBI, then back to 8 port ProSAFE GS108 so each room in house has hard line.
Can I add another switch to ORBI for Receiver, BluRay, TV, and ROKU?
Need 5 port switch recommendation that will maximize Internet speed.
Thanks,
Dave