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RBK43 kit and some direction for ethernet access.
All, I have a fairly new RBK43 kit (couple weeks now). I have been very happy with this kit in my 3800 square foot farm house. I get excellent reception most everywhere on my 4 acre property...
The WAC104 appears perfect for this situation
CrimpOn/All,
How would I set it up?
As a repeater?
I have been going thru the manual;
https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WAC104/WAC104_UM_EN.pdf
But I am not following how the Access Point (WAC104) will connect to the Orbi Router WIFI (RBR40).
Ideas?
Thanks,
Chris
SolomonMan wrote:
But I am not following how the Access Point (WAC104) will connect to the Orbi Router WIFI (RBR40).
It is embarassing to admit, but my previous answer is totally incorrect. Reading the User Manual at that link shows (all too clearly) that this device is intended to be wired to the router with an ethernet cable.
What is needed is an ordinary "WiFi Extender" (of almost any brand) that connects to the existing Orbi WiFi network and provides an ethernet port. The Netgear EX3700 is one such device:
I actually have one of these and have connected it to my Orbi router using WiFi. Note that there are dozens of similar products. The goal is to connect to the Orbi WiFi. Rather than use the intended capability of broadcasting WiFi to "extend" coverage, disable the local WiFi radios and connect an inexpensive gigabit ethernet switch to the one ethernet port on the WiFi Extender.
I used the EX3700 to connect a PoE switch servicing security cameras to my Orbi. I have since replaced the EX3700 with an Orbi RBS40V that does the same thing, but also plays music while I pedal on the exercycle.