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bobpak
Aspirant
Sep 22, 2020

RBK752 Orbi Router & Satellite Install

Can the subject Orbi pair be installed via a wired connection between the gigabit ethernet ports on each or only via wifi connectivity between each of them?

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 22, 2020
    bobpak wrote:

    Can the subject Orbi pair be installed via a wired connection between the gigabit ethernet ports on each or only via wifi connectivity between each of them?

    It appears that the answer is "Yes", provided that certain gigabit switches are not between the router and satellite.

    You might want to look at the community forum for the AX product line and search for "ethernet backhaul".

    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax 

  • Mstrbig's avatar
    Mstrbig
    Master
    Sep 22, 2020
    bobpak wrote:

    Can the subject Orbi pair be installed via a wired connection between the gigabit ethernet ports on each or only via wifi connectivity between each of them?

    I have the RBK753 system and both satellites are wired through a NETGEAR 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS316). You can also wire them direct, router to satellites.