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Kbdmb
Sep 04, 2021Aspirant
Network setup validation with the Orbi RBR852 and a switch
Hi there, I'm planning on buying a Netgear Orbi set for my new home, but before taking the plunge I wanted to validate my idea for the setup. Hope that's okay. For my home I will be going for ...
FURRYe38
Sep 04, 2021Guru
Yes, that will work.
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡
NG GS-105/108v4/GS116, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡