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Orbi Ethernet Backhaul
I recently bought the Orbi RBK-44-100NAS 4 pack and had a question about connection possibilties, the system is currently setup as 1 router and 3 wireless satelites but I live in a house the has mult...
wrote:I recently bought the Orbi RBK-44-100NAS 4 pack and had a question about connection possibilties, the system is currently setup as 1 router and 3 wireless satelites but I live in a house the has multiple ethernet ports wired throughout the house and was wondering if I can plug one of my satelites into an ethernet plug in my kitchen and have it work as a so called backhaul satelite or if it would even matter or benefit the system, and if so in what way ? Thanks for your help
So, I'll be a little more specific than buddy. He or she is right - "go for it" and "it's always better to be hardwired".
However... there's more to this scene. The ethernet backhaul feature was half baked when it was released by Netgear. You must both expect problems with it (see this post, and this reply) and expect your Orbi to sometimes switch back to using a wireless backhaul for no obvious reason. So, yes, use it. But, don't pour time into trying to find out why it's not working as you expect. It's just an unreliable feature.