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Orbi RBK53 system: Should I wire new home for ethernet ??
I have an Orbi RBK53s system with an RBR50 router & 2 RBS50 satellites. They are mated to an Arris SB8200 modem for the Xfinity 600Mbps plan. The satellites are paired to the router wirelessly. ...
Basesments are built of concrete and metal rods. Not good for wireless radio propagation. Best performances would be to put the RBR on the main floor or upper floor then a RBS in the basement. Wired RBS would be best to help avoid wireless problems with basement wifi signals. I use same configuration with my basement. RBS is wired, RBR up on 2nd floor. Great coverage in a 5k sq ft home with just 1 RBS.
Yes you can use a switch, non managed and non green ethernet to connect RBS to and other devices. If you can't move the RBR out of the basement, this maybe your next option. However you can run longer ethernet cable from the cable modem to the RBR if moving the RBR can be done.
LIke FURRYe38 suggested, it would be best for the router to be on the main floor rather than the basement, If the modem and network switch panel has to be in the basement, then have your installers pull TWO CAT6 cables from the basement (where the modem is) to the main floor (where the router would go). That way you can have it wired like this:
Modem (basement) <-> Router (main floor) <-> Comm closet (basement)
Then from the Comm closet, you can have CAT6 lines pulled to where your Satellites will be installed, to your office, to your entertainment center, etc.
Best would be to have the Comm closet (modem and network switches and distribution of CAT6 throughout the house) on the main floor. Most installers put this in your utility room where your washer/dryer are located, or near your entrance from the garage (main floor).