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jimsix
Aspirant
Jul 30, 2022

Orbi AX 4200 - Star vs Daisy Chain Connection Question

Hello. Please refer to the drawing below. I am planning to install an Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh Network in a small church building. Because of the thick sanctuary walls between the office and the classroom wi...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 30, 2022

This is already a "Daisy Chain" because satellites 2 and 3 are connected to satellite 1.

Scenario A is the most efficient, and is probably what the system will choose for itself.

The owner has no control over how the satellites connect.

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 30, 2022

    Depending on placement and how the RBS are turned ON, there is some control there. 

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    jimsix
    Aspirant
    Jul 30, 2022

    My question is can S1 (with a hard-wired backhaul connection to the router) serve as the center of the star (instead of the router) for satellites S2 and S3 and maybe more in the future?.