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Switch Selection (RBK852 wired backhaul setup)
I'm looking at doing a wired backhaul on a pair of (or possibly 3 if necessary) Orbi AX6000s. I have cat6 pulled to the main rooms in my house running back to a central switch area in the basement. W...
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
Yes is recommended to have a unmanaged, non green ethernet switch if you plan to wire connect RBS to the RBR, router or AP mode. As you can see, the RBS need to be connected behind the RBR for proper connection and operation when ethernet connected.
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router