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How does satellite ethernet connections work with and with ethernet backhaul
I set up my orbi and had a general question about the ethernet ports on the satellite. I assume these act to take internet access from the wireless connection and clients connect through there. My do...
This Kb shows all the ways you can set up the backhaul.
DarrenM
Hi Darren,
Thanks for the link buy that wasn't really my question. I understand that the wired backhaul can be done and I might try this. What I was wondering is IF I connect via this method are further devices connected to the Orbi satellite effectively wired ethernet to the main router? I guess the real question is is there any difference between connecting a computer to a switch connected to the Orbi router vs. connecting a computer to the satellite Orbi connected to the main router via the ethernet backhaul.
I hope this makes sense. I am basically wondering if I can get rid of the switch that is connected to my orbi router and instead just use the satellite as a switch.
Router---(wired ethernet)---Satellite---(wired ethernet)---Computer
vs.
|---(wired ethernet)----switch---(wired ethernet)---PC
Router ---|
|---(wired ethernet)----satellite
Hopefully my ASCII art shows up ok...but the core of the question is if the satellite connected to the router performs the same as a switch connected to the router for wired devices.
Yes the other ethernet ports on the satellite should provide connections like a switch if I am understanding your question correctly.
DarrenM