Orbi Mixed Backhaul?

[masonworld]

Does it make sense to have some sats wired and some wireless?  Is that even supported?

[DarrenM]

Yes you can do that.

DarrenM

[masonworld]

Thanks!

[SMM_CO]

MasonWorld... Curious to hear how your mixed backhaul is working I have just purchased a three unit set "53" and will likely need a fourth to cover my home.  The 4th will not be connected via ethernet for the backhaul.  Please let me know what your experience has been.

Thanks

Steve

[FURRYe38]

Besure if your going to use ethernet back haul and have a need to use network LAN switches, make them non-managed switches. There are problems surrounding managed switches and Orbi systems.

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@SMM_CO wrote:

MasonWorld... Curious to hear how your mixed backhaul is working I have just purchased a three unit set "53" and will likely need a fourth to cover my home.  The 4th will not be connected via ethernet for the backhaul.  Please let me know what your experience has been.

Thanks

Steve

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[mith_it]

Out of curiosity how big is your home and how are the 3 devices performing?

I bought the "53" as well expecting that the performance (as in distance covered) wouldn't be as good as advertised, but I have to say it DOES cover a lot of ground and I have been able to get good performance even with 1 router and 1 satellite. I'm debating reducing the wifi TX or removing 1 satellite.

[FURRYe38]

I'm using 1 router and 1 satellite, 40 feet in between them in a 5000sq ft home, two story home. Great coverage and performance.

Building materials can effect coverage as well. Concrete and brick.

[SMM_CO]

My house is just under 8,300sqft.  Three stories with 2x3,100sqft floors and 1x2,100sqft floor.  I currently just have the 3 pack (Router + 2 satelites).  I am going to see how that works coverage wise.  Add a 3rd satelite if I still have dead spots.

[FURRYe38]

Let us know how it goes...

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@SMM_CO wrote:

My house is just under 8,300sqft.  Three stories with 2x3,100sqft floors and 1x2,100sqft floor.  I currently just have the 3 pack (Router + 2 satelites).  I am going to see how that works coverage wise.  Add a 3rd satelite if I still have dead spots.

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