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Orbi mesh network question
It appears Netgear and Linksys and maybe others can't seem to explain the mesh network that well. And it seems Netgear has no pre-sales tech support, so here I am. I guess most people don't have wir...
Well, yeah, but backhaul is used by other manufacturers, too. Not sure if they operate with the same definition. Anyway, I guess my question now is about this issue you mentioned about connecting them through a switch. That's really the only feasible way to connect them when we're talking about the wired option. The link that Furrye38 provided shows them connected via a switch. But you mention "discussions about pitfalls when 'smart' or 'green' ethernet switches are used between the router and satellite." My Netgear GS116 switch is unmanaged, so maybe that won't cause these pitfalls. But, seriously, if you have some links or some suggestion about search terms to turn up those discussions, please let me know. Thanks again for your responses.
GTGeek88, I have a GS116v1 switch between my RBR50 and RBS50 and it works. Newer versions of the GS116v2 have green power-saving features (802.3az spec). Check the version of your GS116 switch. If it is v1, then you are good, but if it is v2 then it supports 802.3az and will not work between the router and satellite. Netgear currently does not appear to sell any switches that do not have 802.3az on them.