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Orbi mesh network question
It appears Netgear and Linksys and maybe others can't seem to explain the mesh network that well. And it seems Netgear has no pre-sales tech support, so here I am. I guess most people don't have wir...
GTGeek88 wrote:So what I'm looking for is a system where each node of the wireless system plugs into the wired network and gives you a seamless and fast wireless network. Is this possible with the Orbi system or any other mesh system?
All models of Orbi which include ethernet ports can be connected over ethernet. (This leave out the least expensive, newest model RBR10 series, becauses the satellites have no ethernet port.
The KEY to this is that the satellites need to be connected to the Orbi router LAN ports. There have been some active discussions about pitfalls when "smart" or "green" ethernet switches are used between the router and satellite.
But, yes. This is exactly how people lucky enough to have ethernet wiring typically run their Orbi systems.
GTGeek88, if your RBR50 is close to your GS116v2, then you could use an RJ45 female-female coupler to patch the backhaul from LAN1 of the RBR50 to your GS116 for your other wired network devices, and LAN2 of your RBR50 to the coupler that connects to the patch cord that goes to the room your satellite is in. If you have 2 satellites, then use LAN3 to another coupler to the second satellite. This way each satellite has a dedicated LAN connection for the backhaul without using the network switch. RJ45 couplers are inexpensive if this solves your issue.
Thanks, but not possible.
tomschmidt wrote:GTGeek88, if your RBR50 is close to your GS116v2, then you could use an RJ45 female-female coupler to patch the backhaul from LAN1 of the RBR50 to your GS116 for your other wired network devices, and LAN2 of your RBR50 to the coupler that connects to the patch cord that goes to the room your satellite is in. If you have 2 satellites, then use LAN3 to another coupler to the second satellite. This way each satellite has a dedicated LAN connection for the backhaul without using the network switch. RJ45 couplers are inexpensive if this solves your issue.
On another note, when I get the email notifications I was taken straight to this tread. No logging in required. Now I get "authentication failed" and have to log in and then click the link again. I hope they get this working more smoothly. Seems like they messed up this process.