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Retired_Member
Dec 29, 2024
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10G Ethernet Switch That Works with RBE973S (Orbi 970 WiFi7 with 2 Satellites)

I’ve upgraded the Ethernet in my house to CAT6, and I’d like to get a 10G Ethernet unmanaged switch to use with an Orbi 970 series WiFi 7 router and 2 satellites. I’m looking to upgrade to a 10G wired backhaul for the Orbi satellites, plus 10G Ethernet connections for 2 PCs with Intel 10G Ethernet network cards.

I had a hard time finding a 2.5G switch that would work when I first bought the Orbi 970, since Orbi products don’t get along with unmanaged switches that have loop detection.

Has anyone used a Netgear XS508M switch with Orbi? That seems like an ideal switch for my needs, if it will work with Orbi.
  • Im running the 970 with a XS508M for about 8 months or so using CAT 5e and see line speeds. I also have it  uplinked to a 100 Gbe QNAP managed switch and everything is smooth

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    XS505M and GS110MX work great with the 9 series.

    CAT6A STP is recommended. 

    • Retired_Member's avatar
      Retired_Member

      Thanks.  I’ll give the XS508M a shot.

  • Im running the 970 with a XS508M for about 8 months or so using CAT 5e and see line speeds. I also have it  uplinked to a 100 Gbe QNAP managed switch and everything is smooth