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Carnilo's avatar
Carnilo
Aspirant
Aug 29, 2020

RBK50V - Tether satellite to router?

Hi

 

I have the Orbi RBK50V system(router + satellite) but the WiFi signal strength from the satellite is rather poor and I suspect this has to do with our concrete walls in our 3-room apartment.

So my question is, is it possible to connect the satellite directly to the router using a network cable to improve WiFi performance from the satellite?

If so how do I do this?

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru
    Aug 29, 2020
    Carnilo wrote:

    So my question is, is it possible to connect the satellite directly to the router using a network cable to improve WiFi performance from the satellite?

    Yes, Orbi router and satellite can be connected with an ethernet cable:

    https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 

    This will improve the connection between the router and the satellite.  If the concrete wall is severely reducing that connection, then the satellite will not provide much throughput.  Note that this has nothing to do with the satellite WiFi "signal".  That will not change.

    • Carnilo's avatar
      Carnilo
      Aspirant
      Aug 29, 2020

      So all I need to do it to connect a network cable between the router and satellite, no changes in the app or anything?

      Because I tried this before and got some really weird results in the app when checking what devices were connected to what unit.