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Startribe
May 15, 2021Follower
Satellite RBS750 Can't hard wire ethernet from Satellite to my MacBook for faster zooms
I have a Orbi Model RBS750 satellite unit. I want to use an ethernet cable to plug my computer directly into this satellite to get better quality on zoom calls. There are two plug ports on the ba...
FURRYe38
May 21, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Any progress on this?
Startribe wrote:I have a Orbi Model RBS750 satellite unit. I want to use an ethernet cable to plug my computer directly into this satellite to get better quality on zoom calls.
There are two plug ports on the back, under a single bar labelled ethernet. Neither works when plugging into my computer.
Is the Orbi Model RBS750 even supposed to work to be able to plug a computer directly, or is it just designed to beplugged into other satellites and a modem?
I cant find ANY troubleshooting help for this anywhere on the internet.
It seems like the most simple thing - plug the extender into the computer with a hard wire. But there is no help on this.
I was on the phone with Apple for an hour running me through everything they thought may be wrong on the computer side. No dice.
Can anyone help me get my Orbi Model RBS750 Satellite to work by connecting it with an ethernet direct to my computer?
There are really no other buttons I can push on the unit. Ive done all the obvious things like unplugging, replugging, etc.
Thanks