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Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connection

philtully
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Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connection

I currently have an RBR50 base and 2 RBS50 Satellites connected with wired ethernet backhaul connections.  I would like to add an outdoor RBS50Y in the same method. 

 

Is this supported?

 

I understand I need to keep this unit and wires protected from significant weather. 

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CrimpOn
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Re: Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connect


@philtully wrote:

I currently have an RBR50 base and 2 RBS50 Satellites connected with wired ethernet backhaul connections.  I would like to add an outdoor RBS50Y in the same method. 


The RBS50Y has no ethernet jack.  Wired ethernet backhaul is impossible.

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FURRYe38
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Re: Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connect

Possible. 

 

Might enable Daisy Chain on the RBR first. 

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Re: Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connect


@philtully wrote:

I currently have an RBR50 base and 2 RBS50 Satellites connected with wired ethernet backhaul connections.  I would like to add an outdoor RBS50Y in the same method. 


The RBS50Y has no ethernet jack.  Wired ethernet backhaul is impossible.

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philtully
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Re: Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connect

Thanks for the info...I was still looking at solutions for my outdoor wifi access.

 

It looks like a weather proof case for a RBS50.

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Re: Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connect


@philtully wrote:

Thanks for the info...I was still looking at solutions for my outdoor wifi access.

 

It looks like a weather proof case for a RBS50.


You might send a private message to @Mstrbig (by clicking on his screen name).  He has posted several times about installing satellites outdoors with enclosures.  I do not recall seeing reference to any specific products or where he got them.

Such as this post: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Looking-for-Outdoor-POE-Extension-for-Orbi-Mesh-in-Home/m-p/19... 

 

As you can tell from the messages, it is often more convenient to install outdoor access points that get power over the ethernet cable (PoE).

 

Good Luck

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philtully
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Re: Is it possible to connect RBS50Y to either an RBR50 and/or RBS50 using Ethernet backhaul connect

I plan to mount this on the outside wall of my house so I can pass through power and ethernet

 

Thanks for your assistance

 

Mstrbig  sent me this link to boxes:  Amazon.com : weatherproof router box

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