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Backhaul Over OM3 Fiber
A crazy thought... I know.....
I recently have been converting my home internal network to fiber to future-proof my setup.
I have server racks with storage devices at both end of my home which is why I want my internal network speeds greater than the 2.5 gig I get from my ISP.
My setup includes a Netgate 6100 running PfSense which currently handles all routing/firewall functions.
I have two satellites, one wired (Cat6e) and one wireless backhaul.
I was thinking about replacing the Cat 6e wired backhaul line with OM3 fiber and was wondering if anyone has tried this.
My Orbi Experience has shown me that the backhaul line has to be directly from the Orbi Router (in AP mode), to the Satellite... but I am wondering if I can have an unmanaged switch with SFP+ port on either end with Fiber between the two.
Have any of you ever tried this and what are your thoughts on it?
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I haven't upgraded to Fiber in my home. After putting in CAT6A STP during building of new addition, happy with 10Gb support here.
I would presume it's possible if you have Fiber to Ethernet adapters that the RBR and RBS would be connected too. Should be possible if the Fiber to ethernet doesn't block any thing that Orbi needs to fully sync the RBS. I've seen posts of users using power line adapters with Orbi systems so that seems to work.
You might try a sampling of the Fiber devices with the Orbi system to see if they work correctly first before going full installation. Non managed switches are preferred for ease of Orbi connections and configurations.
FYI, there is no just thing as CAT6e. CAT5e though.
I think this is a great idea.... Will do that kind of "lab test" to see if a fiber adapter works between the RBR and RBS. Will advise.
I recently have been converting my home internal network to fiber to future-proof my setup.
I have server racks with storage devices at both end of my home which is why I want my internal network speeds greater than the 2.5 gig I get from my ISP.
My setup includes a Netgate 6100 running PfSense which currently handles all routing/firewall functions.
I have two satellites, one wired (Cat6e) and one wireless backhaul.
I was thinking about replacing the Cat 6e wired backhaul line with OM3 fiber and was wondering if anyone has tried this.So the Orbi is in AP mode. And the Netgate only has 2.5 gbps ethernet.
You say you "have been converting to fiber". What have you done so far?
I'm not seeing the need to run fiber to the second Orbi satelite, as there is no immediate performance gain in doing that. Getting suitable switches with SFP+ ports would be the place to start. The switches will be the backbone of your network, so you don't want to undersize them.
So with the RBR in AP mode... it is currently fed as a separate and distinct line (knowing it is limited to 2.5 gig) which is independent from the rest of the house backbone which is fiber.
I also know that the line running from the RBR to the RBS performing backhaul has to be on the same trunk else it won't synch.
I wanted to be able to have a small switch where the RBS is that has 10G or higher capability (because there are devices near that would benefit from that speed).
Bottom line, probably dont NEED, just curious if it would work as I get rid of the dreaded cat 6
