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philtully
Aspirant
Jan 06, 2021
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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. 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Jan 06, 2021
    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's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 06, 2021

    Possible. 

     

    Might enable Daisy Chain on the RBR first. 

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 06, 2021
    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.

    • philtully's avatar
      philtully
      Aspirant
      Jan 06, 2021

      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.

      • CrimpOn's avatar
        CrimpOn
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 06, 2021
        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/1970121 

         

        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