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cv123
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Dec 21, 2021
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RBK853 with separate wireless backhaul

I have the RBK853. My setup is RBR at front of the house to RBS#1 at the back of the house. RBS1 connects to  RBS2 in a detached workshop 100ft away. The internet has been working but the Orbi web in...
cv123's avatar
cv123
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Dec 21, 2021

I saw that but its out of stock everwhere. I really wanted to know if the scenario I prooposed would work or will the orbi try to use the wifi?

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 21, 2021

    100 feet isn't to far if you can run a CAT6A lan cable out to that location. 

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 21, 2021
    cv123 wrote:

    I saw that but its out of stock everwhere. I really wanted to know if the scenario I prooposed would work or will the orbi try to use the wifi?

    Like FURRYe38 says, a hardwired connection would be best. But 100ft isn't that far for a point to point system. They make other versions than netgear that are cheaper and should cover that far. 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 21, 2021
    cv123 wrote:

    I saw that but its out of stock everwhere. I really wanted to know if the scenario I prooposed would work or will the orbi try to use the wifi?

    Yes, any number of customers have been successful using a WiFi bridge to extend Orbi systems to outbuildings.  Because each end of the link is an ethernet jack, the Orbi has no idea that it is not actually an ethernet cable.

     

    I agree with plemans that there are any number of brands that function as well as Netgear and are dramatically less costly (and possibly in stock!)  People report success with the Ubiquiti line of WiFi bridge products, such as NanoStation M5.

     

    Search Amazon for "wifi point to point bridge".  There are a dozen under $100 for the entire link (from brands no one has ever heard of).  I would read the comments carefully.  I am really partial to TP-Link products.

     

    The benefit of installing an ethernet cable is that it provides the highest possible connection rate (which may not be necessary). The drawback of ethernet cable is the installation process. Trenching, burying conduit, pulling cable, penetrating walls on both ends and connecting to the Orbi units, which may not be right next to the outside wall.

     

    WiFi bridge units are rated in terms of kilometers and usually have ample power to penetrate the buildings on both ends of the link (unless there are metal walls, which kill WiFi signals).   Ubiquiti  even sells a window mount for their products: https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Nanostation-Window-Wall-Mount/dp/B004EBLR4Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3NGLEU8E3HXD7&keywords=ubiquiti+nanostation+m5+window+mount&qid=1640129693&sprefix=ubiquiti+nanostation+m5+window+mount%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-2 (I did not find a window mount from TP-Link.)