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Guidance on Home Network Setup with Orbi (RBR850 and 3x RBK850)
Hi, I’m looking for help from you experts! I recently bought a Netgear Orbi router (RBR850) along with 3 satellites (RBS850) because the Zyxel VMG router provided by my ISP doesn't deliver su...
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router 📡 and satellite(s)🛰️? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰
For ethernet connected RBS, please review this:
Since the RBR has limited LAN ports and if you choose to connect all 3 RBS to the RBR, then you'd only have one lan port left over. So adding a non managed 1Gb LAN switch would be recommended. NGs GS105 or 108 or GS305 or 308. Model numbers with out any characters after the model number (GS###E) are non managed switches.
Is the Zyxel router just a router or it it a ISP modem as well?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
If you use the Orbi system as your host router and wifi system, the Zyxel won't be needed.