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orbiUser72
Jun 03, 2021Follower
Netgear Orbi RBK753S (Power over Ethernet?)
Hi, I am looking to put wifi in a very long building - 650 ft long or 200m (call it building B). However, the modem is in another building (call it building A). We are looking to put a couple set of ...
CrimpOn
Jun 03, 2021Guru - Experienced User
orbiUser72 wrote:My questions are:
1) Can I power the Netgear Orbi RBK753S system (router and the two satellites) using power over Ethernet?
No. Orbi units require electrical power, and come with power adapters specific to the country (120v, 60Hz in North America, 230v, 50 Hz in other countries with plug specific to the country).
There are WiFi systems with access points powered over ethernet. (Ubiquiti comes to mind)