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frozenwaste
Jun 27, 2024Aspirant
Satellite wired connection
Hi, I have ordered the Orbi WiFi 6 mesh system, arrives tomorrow. I'm wondering the best way for installing. House is an large old farmhouse with thick sold brick walls, distance from hom...
FURRYe38
Jun 27, 2024Guru - Experienced User
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡 ‌‌🛰️
NG GS-105/108v4 and GS308v3, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
CAT6 LAN cabling is recommended.
frozenwaste
Jun 27, 2024Aspirant
Thanks for the links.
I think the ethernet backhaul, the bottom of the 3 images connected via hub, is the way to go for my house!