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RBK23 Ethernet Backhaul
Hey guys, I would like to buy Netgear Orbi RBK23 for my house. I have 2 floors and my ISP router os at the ground. I have Cat6 Ethernet cable that goes from the ground floor directly to the 2nd flo...
I would check with NG support if there is recent v2.1.3.x FW available for that model system. Earlier versions of FW have had mixed or bad results in wired back haul.
Your configuration should work well. Make sure you are not using any managed switches if you have any in the mix. These seem to cuase problems with Orbi systems. You can use NON managed switches work fine.
- So if its work I could put my Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of my Orbi Router or I could put 1 Eth port of the Orbi router on an unmanaged switch and then the satellite of the 2nd to this switch too if I understand ?
And the 1st floor sat will run with fully wireless backhaul.
Am I right ?Yes.
Also be sure to keep a 30-40 feet distance between the router and satellite(s).