The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using
a star topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection.
Internet
Router
Modem
Satellite 1
Satellite 2
Figure 3. Star topology: Satellites connected to the router’s Ethernet ports
The following figure shows another way to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi
router using a daisy chain topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection.
Internet
Router
Modem
Satellite 1
Satellite 2
Figure 4. Daisy chain topology: Satellite 1 connected to router and satellite 2 connected to satellite 1
The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router
through an Ethernet switch.
Switch
Internet
Router
Modem
Satellite 1
Satellite 2
Figure 5. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch
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Overview
Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System