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Apple computer Ethernet connection problems with Orbi
I have been seeing issues for a long time now with the Netgear Orbi RBR50 and Apple Ethernet ports connecting upon boot up. Even setting a Manual IP address over DHCP causes the connection to com...
I have a MacBook Pro m1 and RBR50 connected via a 2m Ethernet and set to DHCP. No connectivity issues. I use the Belkin USBC to Ethernet dongle. I also have an Alogic Ethernet and 3x USB dongle and that's been reliable.
go for fully DHCP each side unless you really need a static IP then configure static both sides but don't mix static or hard coded IP one end and DHCP the other.
Also try a new cable as it could be suspect.