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Star vs Daisy Chain-Pros/Cons?
We’re building a new home and it’s in the framing stage. We have the opportunity to setup our Orbi devices (1 router and 3 satellites) using an Ethernet backhaul configuration. Are there advantages or...
RayintheGreatNW wrote:
We’re building a new home and it’s in the framing stage. We have the opportunity to setup our Orbi devices (1 router and 3 satellites) using an Ethernet backhaul configuration. Are there advantages or disadvantages of using a daisy chain versus star? I can easily prewire for either configuration now.
100% for wired Backhaul. Daisy-Chain only if wiring is not an option.
Check out this post for my experiments, which could give you an idea of what to expect.
Let me clarify. I’m going to run Ethernet wire, there is no question about that. My question is should I run the Ethernet wiring in a daisy chain topology (eg router and satellites are connected in a linear series or daisy chained) or in a star topology where each satellite is physically connected to the router?