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Kyne's avatar
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 not needed for internal communication, is one single SSID then serving all 3 bands (2x 5Ghzm, 1x 2.4) for and 8 stream setup on the 5Ghz band?

 

Or in short - how are the radios working if none are configured for backhaul (since it's wired)?

 

Thanks!

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    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. 

    • Kyne's avatar
      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.

       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        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.