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Orbi Satellite Connection via Ethernet
Is it possible to connect the Orbi Satellite via an Ethernet connection so that it has a stronger signal to broadcast? My home is wired for ethernet and I'd prefer to take advantage of that fact tha...
W2HX2 wrote:Dear peteytesting
I have seen you post about using another AP solution if ethernet wiring is available. I would be very interested in the names/models of some simple wireless access point products that will allow me to share the SSID which is really what I am looking for. I believe my house could easily be covered with three WAPs, the locations of which all have wired ethernet. So I am really just looking for a better access point solution. One that will allow shared SSID and also coordinated roaming from one to the other.
thanks
hi
the ubiquiti unifi ap's are the goto option the unifi ac lite is the best value for money
btw no matter what you get you can just name all the ssid the same and passphrase you just use different channels
if you have structured cabling why would you bother with the orbi in the first place as a good router and some wireless AC AP's is by far your best course of action and prob cheaper anyway
Some of the structured cabling setups (designed by some builders) are insufficient. For example, I have structured cabling to some parts of the house, except for the one room that I use as an office, and which happens to be a WiFi deadspot. If I were to design the sructured wiring, each room would have its own drop or two. That would be an example of why someone would want to use WiFi mesh with some satellites using a wired connection. It's atypical to most structured cabling setups, hopefully.