So I just double checked my ethernet cable. Its good. Its not 50 feet it's 89.1 feet and all the pairs are good. cat5e.

I unplugged my ethernet cable and everything is the same so it is definitely not being used for the backhaul connection.

I plugged it back in and went to VLAN/ Bridge settings in the advanced tab.

Port 4 on the router and port 1 on the satellite both show as not being connected. to anything. But I know the cable is good. I used the same ethernat cable with my last router and wifi extender. And it keeps passing the tests.

Doing some more research... is this a Netgear thing? I bought this router for the VLAN's because I have a lot of IOT devices and I wanted to separate them out on their own network.

But I bought the router on Amazon so I have X amount of days to return it. Good old Amazon.

I was actually torn between this Orb Pro wifi 6 router and the Netgear Nighthawk

NETGEAR Nighthawk 6-Stream AX5400 WiFi 6 Router (RAX50)

I had a R7000 Nighthawk before and I bought the Armor and Bitdefender.

Or this one...

NETGEAR Nighthawk Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 System (MK62) - AX1800 router with 1 satellite extender, coverage up to 3,000 sq. ft. and 25+ devices

I have until Aug 13 to decide. I realize thats its a little chicken shot to buy things and try them out then return them, but I want what I want and I want it to be right.

Am I over reacting because my backhaul connection isn't hard wired? lol

You tell me...

Are any of these other routers any better? I don't think they have VLAN's built in like the Orbi Pro. I like the Orbi overall.

Now I am confused as all hell and any help and guidance will be greatly appreciated.

Tell me I am over reacting and just shut up and enjoy the internet! lol

Gotta keep smiling!