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Orbi Satellite connection to main router
Can the Orbi satellite be connected via cat6 cable to the main Orbi router?
Well technically Orbi is Star, not mesh anyways, as each satellite only talks to the router.
I don't use mesh networks if I have wire runs, I use switches and APs.
I have a Linksys Velop mesh system setup, it is using wireless backhaul in my application, but it can use Ethernet backhaul after initial setup if you wish, and you can have some wired and some wireless. It has a less capable wireless backhaul than the Orbi, but that really doesn't matter if you are using wiring. It's setup options is more limited than the Orbi, and they steer you to use a Android or iOS app for setup and options.
I don't use mesh networks if I have wire runs, I use switches and APs.
I have a Linksys Velop mesh system setup, it is using wireless backhaul in my application, but it can use Ethernet backhaul after initial setup if you wish, and you can have some wired and some wireless. It has a less capable wireless backhaul than the Orbi, but that really doesn't matter if you are using wiring. It's setup options is more limited than the Orbi, and they steer you to use a Android or iOS app for setup and options.