NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
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...
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.
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.
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.
Cat5 does just fine with 1000mb. Is cat6 better? Absolutely, but its not neccesary.
In most cases maybe howiever seen some users post problems with some Orbi systems. Come to find out that they were using CAT5. Once they upgraded to 6 or higher, no more problems. And for the cost of CAT6 these days, well worth a minor investment. Most users should be using CAT6 at minimum now days anyways. CAT5 just can't handle and perform as well. It was only meant and designed for 100Mb wired networks that was common place 20 years ago. Most now days are at 1000Mb.