Why attach streaming devices to Orbi satellite ethernet ports?

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kmkirlin wrote:

.......... My TV room has TV, Blu-Ray player & 2 Rokus, all with ethernet ports. If I connect these to the RBS50 via ethernet cables will it improve throughput on the Orbi LAN? .........

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Generally, wired LAN is always more reliable than wireless, but if you have good coverage to were your devices are located then there should be no difference.

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kmkirlin wrote:

.......... Orbi satellite is still conecting wirelessly to the router, so what difference does it make to hardwire media devices to the satellite ethernet ports?

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No difference, regardiless of you hve wired or wireless backhaul, you have the option to connect your devices wired or wireless to Orbi

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kmkirlin wrote:

 

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If I set up wired backhaul would it affect LAN throughput with media devices hardwired to satellite ethernet ports?

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Again, wired backhaul is more reliable than wireless but if you have good wireless connection between router and satellite there should not be a big difference.

With RBK50 you can have a 1.7 Gbps backhaul link if you have good wireless environment, which should be good enough for any home use.

Personally, I would always choose to have wired link over wireless if practically possible.