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Didieffe's avatar
Didieffe
Aspirant
Jun 08, 2018

Orbi connection base to satellite

Hi everyone and sorry for my possible stupid question.

 

I actually connect the router and the satellite with ethernet but the location of the satellite is not really the best choice. (orange light often appeare).

 

I can easily change the location but in this case it will be not possible to have an ethernet cable so that I will leave router and satellite just link eachother via wifi.

 

Does this choice will have any impact relating to performances?

 

Thanks and have a nice day,

regards,

Davide

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Jun 08, 2018

    orange?

     

    The only colors I've seen have been white, blue, or magenta (purple).

     

    Using an ethernet cable should over ride any color display or at least the magenta (connection poor)

     

    • Didieffe's avatar
      Didieffe
      Aspirant
      Jun 08, 2018

      Ok sorry.

       

      I would like to say Magenta; anyway the one for the poor connection.

       

      The question is: IF I connect the base to the satellite with an ethernet, I will have better performances from the satellite than having only the wifi connection?

       

      Thanks,

      ddf

      • Retired_Member's avatar
        Retired_Member
        Jun 08, 2018
        Didieffe wrote:

        Ok sorry.

         

        I would like to say Magenta; anyway the one for the poor connection.

         

        The question is: IF I connect the base to the satellite with an ethernet, I will have better performances from the satellite than having only the wifi connection?

         

        Thanks,

        ddf

        Ethernet is always better (in most cases) than wifi.