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DudeDah's avatar
DudeDah
Aspirant
Mar 09, 2023
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AX6000 Wired backhaul question...NEWB

So I am going to use a wired backhaul configuration for my RBS, is it "better" or does it matter whether I use the "Link aggregation" port on the back of the RBR vs. one of the other three?

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Mar 09, 2023

    How Ethernet port 1 behaves is determined by a setting on the Advanced Tab, Setup Meu, Internet Setup.

    • Enabling Link Aggregation means port 1 is connected to the modem.
    • Not enabling Link Aggregation means port 1 is just like ports 2-4 (connected to devices on the LAN).

    See the user manual for the specific model of Orbi router (found on the product label on the bottom of the router).

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Mar 09, 2023

    LAG is the for WAN side. 

     

    WIred will always be better than wireless. 

    • DudeDah's avatar
      DudeDah
      Aspirant
      Mar 09, 2023

      So then the Ethernet cable running to/from the Satellite should connect into one of the ports 2-4 and NOT the LAG port on the RBR?

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        Mar 09, 2023

        U can connect to the port 1 (LAG port) if you don't have LAG enabled on the RBR. IF you do then yes, ports 2-4.