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Feature Request: Orbi Satellite Ethernet Backhaul
As good as Orbi looks on paper I don't understand Y you would cut yourself so short and not support Eithernet backhaul for the satellites, I have 5 locations needing a system like this but without su...
Let me acknowledge that our customer base has been clamoring for this feature for a while, and we are trying to be responsive to their needs. To provide context on why it's taking a while to get it out, during the first quarter, the Orbi Engineering team was focused on bringing out the two new products (RBK30 & RBK40) to market. Now that it's accomplished, we're actively working on bringing this feature and a couple of other interesting, market-requested features to you.
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I don't think they've failed, but you are wrong. A mesh system that allows for seemless handoff under one SSID and management layer via wired backhaul is what we want. You can't accomplish that with a cheaper solution. If Netgear said, we can't/won't do that, then we could move on. But their solution with wired backhaul would be the best solution for most.
So you are saying no one makes APs that handle single SSIDs that allow client roaming managed under a single pane?
BTW your device decides when to roam (not the Orbi) and with the Orbi you are either connected to the satellite or router. They talk wirelessly to each other and that is what makes them mesh.
BTW your device decides when to roam (not the Orbi) and with the Orbi you are either connected to the satellite or router. They talk wirelessly to each other and that is what makes them mesh.
I haven't seen a hands off solution like these multipoint solutions. I don't want to build a Ubiquity solution.
So, No......Like others the Google solution is close, but performance and configuration options are keeping me from it.
Orbi with wired backhaul is perfect. Yes wireless could work, but 5GHz is subject to interference, and I've got the wiring....so why not?
- I'm just saying you are confused. There are plenty of APs that handle single SSIDs so no advantage to Orbi there. They also all hand off the same because it is the client that decides to switch, not the AP or in Orbis case Satellites. The advantage of mesh is, is that the satellites talk to each other and you can extend your network wirelessly. Wirelessly.....if you extend it with wires well than you just have an overpriced ap. .
- A mesh network allows a client to connect to one spot and roam to other spots without dropping its connection. You do not get that with APs.
The defining feature is not the ability to extend the network wirelessly. The defining feature is instant roaming for the CLIENT without having to drop off the network.
edit: this is the reason I bought a mesh network anyway. I’d like to take a Skype call or play a game and walk anywhere my network supports without dropping.