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Other mesh networks such as Eero and soon Luma support hard wiring your sattelites. I think its extremely important Netgear Orbi does the same. Especially for those of us who can.
The problem when you the first to have great product idea everyone has the benefit of seing what you are doing and make improvements even before you can even see a need for improvements. I also agree Netgear may believe that once they place a a product on the market no changes in it's design is needed but even the best research can bite you the rear if you do not watch the market place as it changes the next company is always ready to take your place.