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Wired Backhaul
My refund period for my Orbi is about to expire. Can a moderator comment (hopefully a NetGear Employee) as to when/if we will get wired backhaul? If it is in the next six months, I will keep my Orb...
Nick,
Here's something I posted this morning on another thread for the same topic:
I've added Ethernet Backhaul into my list of Candidate Features for a future Firmware update. I can't yet commit to a delivery date, but wanted to acknowledge that this is a valid use case and something we're looking seriously at.
Orbi Product Management
Has there been any update on ethernet backhaul? I am about to buy eero or orbi. My preference is orbi, but not without ethernet backhaul regardless of how good the dedicated 5ghz satellite connection is.
No update that I have heard. The Orbi definitely has provided faster throughput for my network, even without the wired backhaul. The eero did not work for me - the reduced bandwidth (even over the wired backhaul) and the issues with them saving the configuration in the cloud were deal breakers for me. I have a 3 pack eero for sale if you want to purchase it - I was going to sell it on eBay anyway. Used it from September until March. Still hoping for a firmware update to add wired backhaul to Orbi, but not holding my breath.