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Nov 10, 2020

Orbi RBK753 wired backhaul

I am buying an Orbi AX4200 mesh system with one router and two satellites. They will be configured in a daisy chain (Router - Sat 1 - Sat 2). Is it possible to set up just the furthest satellite (S...

Aspirant

Nov 11, 2020

Thanks! I haven't found much info on the setup proceedure for this...will Orbi automatically configure the wired backhaul when I connect Sat 2 to Router via wired connection?

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 11, 2020
I recommend syncing the RBS wirelessly first the the RBR, then after they are fully connected, connect the ethernet cable to to the RBS from the RBR.
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
- Pdob85018
  Aspirant
  Nov 11, 2020
  Thanks again for the advice! My only remaining concern on this is that my wiring for the Router - Sat 2 backhaul is older Cat-5. I'm still thinking this will be better than wireless daisy chain backhaul, but not sure.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 11, 2020
    Ya, Need to upgrade to CAT6 would be best. CAT5 only supports 100Mpbs vs 1000Mpbs with CAT6.
    Pdob85018 wrote:
    Thanks again for the advice! My only remaining concern on this is that my wiring for the Router - Sat 2 backhaul is older Cat-5. I'm still thinking this will be better than wireless daisy chain backhaul, but not sure.