Netgear Orbi - Wired Sattelite

No wired backhaul yet?!  How old is this issue?

We are currently using 3 different wireless routers in our house which has ethernet wiring in each room. Without fully researching these new fangled mesh networks, I went out and bought the Orbi because it was the highest rated with more advanced technology than the others. It would be so much more convenient to be able to roam seamlessly around the house without having to connect to different networks.

Of course only after I buy it do I look into how to set it up. Seems I will be returning the Orbi and getting the new Eero Pro.

I just ordered expecting this would allow ethernet backhaul. It has not arrived yet, but I will be returning as soon as I get now that I know it is not supported.

+1 really would love to have this functionnality 

I wish they include the wired backhaul in the next Beta

+1 on Hard wired satellites. Radio should be used were hardwire isn't an option. SInce I am replacing a small army of hardwired AP's, it is disappointing to have to use wireless backhaul where wired ethernet exists.

This is especially disappointing in my TV cabinet where the previous AP was also acting as a 4 port switch and I now have to add a separate switch to feed those devices and the RBS50 which sits with 4 empty ethernet ports.

One possible answer to work around this issue is to use a small router as a access point and use the lan ports on back of Orbi as a switch not the best asnwer but it should solve the issue for the minute.

Please add the Ethernet backhaul option in the product. I am holding out on purchasing because of this feature lacking when I have Cat 6 cable in my house.

I would really appreciate the backhaul Ethernet option.  It is useful for one area where I get very bad dead spots.  I contemplated other option but heard this feature is being added by a guy at the store.  Hope he is right.