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Orbi router in bridge mode over ethernet?
I am need of an Ethernet connection to a satellite in a separate house. Since a sattelite will not support an Ethernet connection, can a second Orbi router be used in bridge mode over Ethernet? Will...
Yes, you could connect a 2nd RBR50 in access point mode at the end of an Ethernet cable in the 2nd house. I would strongly suggest from the 1st Orbi Router. It would have a separate wireless network from the other Orbi system, but that should be fine, being in a separate house and all. And if you need to add a satellite for that separate house, just add it as normal to the router/ap.
Thanks so very much for this help. It is very confusing. I'm guessing I should just get a device that is designed to be just an access point to play it safe. Are there any good recommendations for an excellent access point device to be hooked up by Ethernet to compliment an Orbi network?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
No problem. You can use most any WiFi router set to Access Point mode, provided the router includes that function. The best unit would depend on the geometry of the other house and the intended use. Factors like the following need to be considered:
How far away is the other house? How large is it in square feet? How many floors? How many WiFi clients? Are the clients 802.11n or 802.11ac? Are there wired clients too? How will the clients be used?