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Guy_In_NJ
May 26, 2021Aspirant
Orbi vs Nighthawk for Mesh Network
Hello, I need some advice. I have a 3200sqf home and a large basement. I was looking into Netgear products and wanted an opinion of getting an Orbi or a Nighthawk Router with Mesh Extenders. I d...
FURRYe38
May 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
If you go Orbi AX, the RBS can be ethernet connected. Mine is.
If you have any LAN switches, let us know the brand and models. Some switches can cause problems for Orbi systems.
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite