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Ethernet Backhaul Question with the RBK753
I'm considering getting the RBK753 for house and I have a question about setting up the ethernet backhaul. Can I have one of the satellite's connected to the router via ethernet backhaul and the seco...
Yes you can do that. I've done it with a set of RBK750's and it worked fine
Ok so here’s the plan:
ONT > RBR750 > Unmanaged Switch > RBS750 1 (wired backhaul)
Then
RBR750 > RBS750 2 (wireless backhaul)
It shouldn’t make a difference that the wired satellite is connected via the switch, correct?
That works just fine, a switch is basically invisible to either side anyways.
jjlsetter wrote:
It shouldn’t make a difference that the wired satellite is connected via the switch, correct?
That is correct. It shouldn't make a difference. But, sometimes it does. Going back 5-6 years, there have been reports of "unmanaged switches" affecting satellite connection to the router. If there is a problem, it will emerge quickly and can be diagnosed by temporarily removing the switch and connecting the satellite directly. When that fixes the problem, then (duh) the switch is the culprit.
Can depend on brand and model of un-managed switch can cabling used though. Most Un-managed switches should work. Green Ethernet switches features can be a factor.
