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Set RSR10 up
Few questions I am setting up my Orbi Mesh System. 1. I am using a Cradlepoint IRB600 as my router/modem. Where should I hook the Orbi mesh up to the WAN or the LAN port? 2. Also I want to conne...
kal8v9 wrote:
2. Also I want to connect my work computer up by using an Ethernet cord to the Orbi Mesh System. How do I know which one to purchase: CAT5, CAT6 or CAT8?
Any well made Cat5e or Cat6 ethernet cable will be fine. The RBR10 router has only one ethernet port on the LAN side, labelled "Ethernet". If in the future there is a need to connect more devices directly to the router with ethernet, it will be necessary to purchase a gigabit ethenet switch. 5 port switches are available for under $30 on Amazon.