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cjc182
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Sep 14, 2019
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Use of Ethernet ports on Orbi RBR50 satellite?

Hi, I have an Orbi 50 router and one satellite. The router is connected to the network. I have an ethernet port in a room with the Orbi satellite. Is there any advantage to having the satellite c...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Sep 14, 2019

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

    cjc182 wrote:

    Hi,

    I have an Orbi 50 router and one satellite.

    The router is connected to the network.

    I have an ethernet port in a room with the Orbi satellite.

    Is there any advantage to having the satellite connected to the ethernet network in the house?

    Thanks.

    cjc182 wrote:

    Hi,

    I have an Orbi 50 router and one satellite.

    The router is connected to the network.

    I have an ethernet port in a room with the Orbi satellite.

    Is there any advantage to having the satellite connected to the ethernet network in the house?

    Thanks.

     

FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 14, 2019

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

cjc182 wrote:

Hi,

I have an Orbi 50 router and one satellite.

The router is connected to the network.

I have an ethernet port in a room with the Orbi satellite.

Is there any advantage to having the satellite connected to the ethernet network in the house?

Thanks.

cjc182 wrote:

Hi,

I have an Orbi 50 router and one satellite.

The router is connected to the network.

I have an ethernet port in a room with the Orbi satellite.

Is there any advantage to having the satellite connected to the ethernet network in the house?

Thanks.