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getst8frm's avatar
getst8frm
Aspirant
Dec 24, 2019

Orbi RBR50 & PoE unmanaged switch

I'm installing my Orbi RBR50 router with (2) RBS50 satellites in a new home & detached garage. My detached garage is about 150 feet from the networking closet in my home where the Orbi router is. I w...
CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 24, 2019
Absolutely not. I do not know if PoE will damage an Orbi, but it is not needed. I (personally) would not connect PoE to an Orbi even on a dare.
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    Jetdrive
    Luminary
    Dec 25, 2019

    I have a POE switch connecting the ethernet backhaul of two satellites and it works just fine. Of course you still need to power the Orbi via it's power supply.

     

     

    • getst8frm's avatar
      getst8frm
      Aspirant
      Dec 25, 2019
      Could you please read the questions in my above 2 post & help with my situation? Thanks!!!
      • Jetdrive's avatar
        Jetdrive
        Luminary
        Dec 25, 2019

        Since Orbi's don't support POE, you don't need power on the ethernet. Or leave it on and the Orbi just won't use it.