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Orbi Ultra-Performance Mesh WiFi System RBK853 AX6000 Ethernet Backhaul with Gigabit Switch
When using a gigabit switch with the Orbi Ultra-Performance Mesh WiFi System RBK853 / AX6000, do I need a switch dedicated to the Orbi backhaul, or can I connect them into the same switch that all the other network devices are connected into?
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Normally, the same switch will work just fine.
I say normally because there are some "green" switches that may pose issues.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
JamesAt16 wrote:When using a gigabit switch with the Orbi Ultra-Performance Mesh WiFi System RBK853 / AX6000, do I need a switch dedicated to the Orbi backhaul, or can I connect them into the same switch that all the other network devices are connected into?
The switch is a NETGEAR 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS116NA).
You should be good with this switch. V1s I don't see any green ethernet.
Give it a try and see how it goes. https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
