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Easthoju
Jun 30, 2018Follower
Orbi Satellite Connection via Ethernet
I have an Orbi system with one satellite. I wish to extend the coverage to my garage which is 60 metres away - too far for any connection via WiFi. I would therefore like to use an Ethernet cable to ...
CrimpOn
Jun 30, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Maximum distance for CAT6 ethernet is 100 meters, so 60 meters is not too far. The question he asked could be rephrased as, "Can I DAISYCHAIN one satellite to another over wired ethernet?" I have never seen this discussed, but my guess is "no." I would certainly try this in the house first before running a cable 60 meters. Wired backhaul gets a lot of discussion on this forum, but my memory is that it is always in terms of "why doesn't this work correctly between a satellite and router?" It appears that in this instance it is too difficult (or too far) to run the ethernet cable all the way back to the router, whereas he has found a way to run a cable to the satellite. Extending a network 60 meters (between buildings!) seems like a challenge. I would think of putting an ordinary access point in the remote building and connecting it to the satellite over wired ethernet. Most of the ORBI features don't seem to apply to this case (automatic change from one device to another, etc.)
FURRYe38
Jun 30, 2018Guru - Experienced User
To far for wireless. Yes, not too far for CAT6.
- CrimpOnJun 30, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Sounds like we have no knowledge regarding the specific question. I have only one satellite, so I can't perform a test. Daisy chain is a (very) simple sort of "mesh", whereas the original design of the ORBI was a "star" design. If no one comes forward, I'd suggest reposting the question with "Wired Daisy Chain?" in the title.