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Kyne
Apprentice
Feb 06, 2020

Are all radios available to clients in Orbi Wifi 6 Ethernet Backhaul mode?

Hi there, do we know what happens - and how much control there is - is an RBK853 (3-set Orbi Wifi 6) mesh setup is configured purely in Ethernet Backhual mode? In that case, with the 2nd 5Ghz band n...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 07, 2020

The 2nd 5Ghz is not user configurable or usable by any client devices. Regardless if the RBS is in wireless or wired mode. 

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    Kyne
    Apprentice
    Feb 10, 2020

    Got it (too bad - I had hoped in wired backhaul mode, there would be an additioanl 4 spatial streams available to clients...!).

    Thanks for the reply.

     

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Feb 10, 2020

      I think the wireless backhaul needs to be closed and enabled so when the ethernet is disconencted the RBS can get connected via wireless. Been like this since Orbi AC. 

       

      Enjoy.