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Orbi AX4200 and connecting it to a router
I have a model from my internet provider and a switch which distributes the internet signal throughout my house but only to certain rooms. Do I need to connect the Orbi router directly to the modem, ...
RBS can be more than 30 feet, depending upon building materials. I have one of my RBS out at 40 feet. Others have posted 50 feet as well.
I'd check the wiring the home. Lan connections is preferred for wired connections and best performances over wireless.
My Spectrum modem is solely a modem with one internet port which supplies the internet. If I connect my netgear 8 port switch directly to that modem, then I can hook my Orbi router directly to the switch and also hook my Orbi satellite directly to the switch for my backhaul?
You'll need to connect the Orbi RBR directly to the modem then put the switch after the RBR.
You can connect the RBS via eithernet using the following configuration:
Be aware that soem managed switches and green ethernet featured switch cause problems between the RBR and RBS. IGMP Protocols should be disabled on Managed switches. Green ethernet switches should not be used between them.