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I have the RBK853. My setup is RBR at front of the house to RBS#1 at the back of the house. RBS1 connects to RBS2 in a detached workshop 100ft away. The internet has been working but the Orbi web interface shows poor signal from RBS1 to RBS2. Would a dedicated wireless bridge help?
I saw that but its out of stock everwhere. I really wanted to know if the scenario I prooposed would work or will the orbi try to use the wifi?
Like @FURRYe38 says, a hardwired connection would be best. But 100ft isn't that far for a point to point system. They make other versions than netgear that are cheaper and should cover that far.
I saw that but its out of stock everwhere. I really wanted to know if the scenario I prooposed would work or will the orbi try to use the wifi?
Yes, any number of customers have been successful using a WiFi bridge to extend Orbi systems to outbuildings. Because each end of the link is an ethernet jack, the Orbi has no idea that it is not actually an ethernet cable.
I agree with @plemans that there are any number of brands that function as well as Netgear and are dramatically less costly (and possibly in stock!) People report success with the Ubiquiti line of WiFi bridge products, such as NanoStation M5.
Search Amazon for "wifi point to point bridge". There are a dozen under $100 for the entire link (from brands no one has ever heard of). I would read the comments carefully. I am really partial to TP-Link products.
The benefit of installing an ethernet cable is that it provides the highest possible connection rate (which may not be necessary). The drawback of ethernet cable is the installation process. Trenching, burying conduit, pulling cable, penetrating walls on both ends and connecting to the Orbi units, which may not be right next to the outside wall.
Please report how things go (and any 'helpful hints' discovered). This topic comes up more often than one would imagine and your results will be useful to know.
Seems like a solid choice in point to point systems. Should cover that range without any issues. Hope it works well and like @CrimpOn says, let us know how it goes!
