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Orbi RBR50 - connect satellite through Ethernet
I recently switched my provider and would like to connect my satellite router through the switch instead of directly to the base. When I look on the appi it shows 1 satellite but not connected. Pre...
jlandttc wrote:now I would like to go (3rd image)
provider device -> switch ---+--> base
-----> satellite.
The other flaw with this network design is your Orbi network is downstream from the switch, so anything connected to the switch (like the satellite) will not be part of the Orbi network. It's best if you put all your devices, switches, etc. downstream of the Orbi and have only the Orbi device connected to your internet modem/whatever.