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Backhaul breaks the whole network
I have the RBR50 with 2 satellites RBS50 running on the latest firmware V2.1.4.16.
I'm running in router mode.
The Orbi router is connected to the ISP modem on the yellow WAN port, and one of th...
I tried it with disabling IGMP Snooping on the switch and it still knocks the network offline when I connect the satellite using ethernet. I will have to try tomorrow using a direct cable connection but that is purely an academic because where I need to place it there is no way to do a direct cable to it form the router.
Seems like ethernet backhaul still has some quirks so hopefully they can work them out in the future.
What is the Mfr and model of this managed switch?
You can always get a cheap non manged switch to put in plance between the Orbi router and satellite if you need.
You can find NG or D-Link DGS series 5 port switches for cheap on amazon.