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kai00051
Aspirant
Jun 11, 2020

Obri RBR50 and Satellite

I have the Orbi RBR50 and one satellite.  I have the satellite hard-wired to the RBR50.  Is there a benefit to that or should I connect them wirelessly? I have a 3,000 SF home and these devices seem...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 11, 2020

Yes, first floor will be great for both. 

 

30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

 

 

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System

kai00051 wrote:

Thank you.  I'm considering a new placement of everything already, so maybe I'll draw something up and give it a shot.  Ultimately, both on 1st floor, opposite sides of the house (wired or wireless to satellite) I think would produce better anyway - you think?

 

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kai00051
Aspirant
Jun 11, 2020

Very helpful, thank you.  In my new setup, I will hardwire the router on 1st FL and then wirelessly connect the satellite on the other side of the house(ish) as I don't have hardwire capabilities there.  Hoping to see better performance and not worse.