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Does the Nighthawk XR700 Router support 2 gigabit internet speeds?
Does this router support 2 gigabit speeds via ethernet? I see an option for 10G LAN SFP+ Port (10 Gbps) but I'm not sure what this is. I tried it and my internet turned off. I just had 2 gigabit int...
The satellites, i.e. RBS are the remote MESH devices that are placed out in remote locations from the router, i.e. RBR.
The RBS connect to the RBR wirelessly or via ethernet: https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡
That is what I will probably end up doing.
One more question. I noticed the 960 comes with 2 devices. One of them has the yellow WAN port and the other does not. How does the other module get internet to it? I'm assuming this is the mesh router part. I've never used a mesh router. Does the main router connect to it and feed it internet that way?
I wanted to put the main router in my basement and have the other one in my bedroom and have 8 port switches connected to both of them. Is this possible?
The satellites, i.e. RBS are the remote MESH devices that are placed out in remote locations from the router, i.e. RBR.
The RBS connect to the RBR wirelessly or via ethernet: https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡
thank you. You answered all of my questions. I don't want the mesh satellite. I'll buy another Orbi and turn it into an AP like I do my other nighthawk routers, for other places in my home. I have cat6 running through my entire house.
You can get the RBR with out the RBS.
For the 8 port switch I purchased, does it matter which ports I use? Or are they all capable of 2gig? Sorry for bugging.
Looks there there all capable.
Take a look at the spec sheet and user manual to confirm.