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Using Ethernet cables to extend wifi
I have on old house with some very thick walls. Prior to wifi, I laid an ethernet cable from my annex office, which is the main hub for all all internet and phone cables, to the kitchen (where we ...
The Orbi Mesh Network supports Daisy Chaining satellites so long as "Enable Daisy-Chain Topology" is turned on in Advanced Setup, Wireless Settings accessed via the WebUI. I can't be sure but this should be on by default. That means the satelites do not need a strong signal to the router and could instead route via other satelites using wireless backhaul including the satelite you have currently using ethernet backhaul to the router.
There is a chance that these extra satelites might go direct to the router if the signal is strong enough. There is some middle ground too as I've experienced where a satelite might initially go to the router and then switch to another satelite if the signal is borderline. I've moved our upstairs Orbi to make the signal to the router weaker which has stabalised this for me and now it always goes via the downstairs satelite.
Hope this helps.