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Orbi 960 Wired Backhaul Question
Quick question about wired backhaul. My current internet service is 1GB ATT fiber, and I go from the ATT gateway (bridge mode) > Orbi (Router Mode) > Network Switch > Satellites. This setup wor...
Since the RBS need to be connected to the RBR for ethernet backhaul and to get 2.5Gb support to each RBS from the RBR, you'll need to connect a 2.5Gb supporting LAN switch in between the RBR and RBS. I'm currently using both GS110MX and XS505M in my configuration however I think you only need the GS110MX.
Back haul operation is limited to either wireless or wired connection, not both at the same time.
Thanks, but I'm trying to figure out a way to go direct from the gateway to the main orbi unit and 2 satellites as I believe that would allow me to get the most out of the 5GB fiber connection. If I go from the main orbi unit to the two satellites then I might as well just get the 2 GB fiber connection.
The RBS have to be connected to the RBR even if wired. They won't sync right if connected to the ISP modem.
The limitation will be 2.5Gb on the one LAN port on the RBR. So if you feed the RBR 5GB on it's 10Gb WAN port. The max output you can do from the RBR to the RBS is 2.5Gb. Having the one 2.5Gb LAN port and two RBS, you can output this if you put in a 2.5Gb LAN switch in between the RBR and RBS, then both will connect at 2.5Gb max rate. You'll not see 5Gb ever between the RBS and RBR over LAN.
Honestly you won't see 5Gb over wireless as well. Max rate is 4800Mbps I believe on 6Ghz. The wireless backhaul is limited to 2400Mpbs on 5Ghz. In all my experiences with NG devices I have, I've never seen 4800 once to date on any device. I've come close to 4000Mpbs however that's in close range between two 4x4 or higher supporting MIMO devices. Even with my RAXE500 on 6Ghz with my 9 series, at a normal fair distance, at most I see is 3200Mpbs. From what I'm told to get anything at 4800Mpbs needs near perfect conditions and in variable household conditions, not really viable at a normal daily user base. I wish router mfrs would stop marketing 4800Mpbs.
I thought I would ask what your results are regarding the download and upload speeds you have been able to acheive on downloads with a 2 Gbps or 5 Gbps WAN connection? Additionally, I am also interested whether you performed these quick tests with Netgear Armor turned on as well as off?
Sasquatch3 wrote:
Thanks, but I'm trying to figure out a way to go direct from the gateway to the main orbi unit and 2 satellites as I believe that would allow me to get the most out of the 5GB fiber connection. If I go from the main orbi unit to the two satellites then I might as well just get the 2 GB fiber connection.
I'd probably just go with the 2 gig connection. Most websites don't even get close to saturating gigabit, much less 2gig/5gig service.
