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Proposed Network Design
I'm considering getting an Orbi, can anyone comment on whether this is an efficient network design ?
You need to have the FIber ONT tun direclty to the Orbi RBR first off. Don't put a switch in between the FIber ONT and RBR. Doesn't work like that.
Put the Switch behind the RBR and then you can connect the RBS to this switch as such:
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡
RBS have to be ethernet connected behind the RBR or with a switch thats connected behind the RBR.
Put the Orbi RBR router in the living room with the Fiber ONT.
Be sure your using goos quality CAT6A STP lan cabling between the RBS and RBR if your connecting them via there 2.5Gb LAN Ports.
What brand of switch are you using? 1Gb or Mult Gig?
Non managed switch is recommended here.
MikeCook66 wrote:
I'm considering getting an Orbi, can anyone comment on whether this is an efficient network design ?