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Backhaul quality is horrible
I bought a RBR50 router (configured in AP mode) and 3x RBS50 satellites. To diagnose the problem I switched off all satellites, except one. The problem is that a neighbour is using the exact channel used by the backhaul for his 5 GHz network... and as a result the quality of the backhaul is really poor, the IP TV Box (wired on the RBS50) isn't working at all: squares, buffering issues and image stalled on a regular basis (usually less than 30 seconds).
The RBS50 is arround 5 meters in direct line of sight of the RBR50 in the same room, but my neighbour signal according to a WiFi Analyzer is quite strong too. Using a temporary ethernet cable to cross the room and connect the RBR50 and the RBS50 together solves the quality problem.
RBR50 and RBS50 are both with latest firmware version 2.1.2.18. I already tried :
- enabling / disabling daisy-chaining topology
- erasing the NVRAM with the telnet / command line, rebooting, resetting to default factory settings and starting again from the configuration from scratch
Is there an option / command line to move from the backhaul channel from the 80 MHz (channels 100-114) to the next 80 MHz (channels 114-128) ?
Try the beta.
Theres no CLI support.
Vontech615wrote:
I'm on FW 2.1.2.18. Just curious, why Cat6? I have Cat 5e which should be more than sufficient. I have a wireless backhaul, not wired. I'd mainly like to know if there is a way to make more advanced changes via a CLI?
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DarrenM
- I'm in a similar situation. Are there command line tools available for the Orbri RBR50?
What FW version are you using?
What CAT# cable are you using? CAT6 cabling is recommended.
Is the Satellite directly connected to the router with cabling or is there a network switch in between?
Vontech615wrote:
I'm in a similar situation. Are there command line tools available for the Orbri RBR50?
Did you load the new Beta FW on your system?
I have ethernet backhaul set up here and it's working just fine. Two non managed switches in between my router and Satellite. Only have need for 1. 5000sq ft home with 40 feet between Satellite and Router.
I have a 5Ghz NG wireless bridge connected to the Satellite thats services a DISH Joey that streams video from the main Hopper. No issues seen
What expectations are you looking for out of your system?
CedricJRwrote:I bought a RBR50 router (configured in AP mode) and 3x RBS50 satellites. To diagnose the problem I switched off all satellites, except one. The problem is that a neighbour is using the exact channel used by the backhaul for his 5 GHz network... and as a result the quality of the backhaul is really poor, the IP TV Box (wired on the RBS50) isn't working at all: squares, buffering issues and image stalled on a regular basis (usually less than 30 seconds).
The RBS50 is arround 5 meters in direct line of sight of the RBR50 in the same room, but my neighbour signal according to a WiFi Analyzer is quite strong too. Using a temporary ethernet cable to cross the room and connect the RBR50 and the RBS50 together solves the quality problem.
RBR50 and RBS50 are both with latest firmware version 2.1.2.18. I already tried :
- enabling / disabling daisy-chaining topology
- erasing the NVRAM with the telnet / command line, rebooting, resetting to default factory settings and starting again from the configuration from scratch
Is there an option / command line to move from the backhaul channel from the 80 MHz (channels 100-114) to the next 80 MHz (channels 114-128) ?
FURRYe38wrote:Did you load the new Beta FW on your system?
Not yet. I'll give a try. Where can I find those beta firmware ?
On the download pages I don't see beta firmwares :
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBR50.aspx#downloadhttps://www.netgear.com/support/product/RBS50.aspx#download
Note : I don't understand the numbering either, why is the current version 2.0.1.4 which is lower than the 2.1.2.18 which I'm running...
CedricJRwrote:
FURRYe38wrote:Did you load the new Beta FW on your system?
Not yet. I'll give a try. Where can I find those beta firmware ?
OK just two clicks away on this forum : https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-MR-2-1-Update-3-23-18/td-p/1533584/jump-to/first-unread-message ;-)
Hi,
Feedback after a few days :
- the beta firmware solved the backhaul issue with the IPTV, I watched TV instead of playing video games (erk !)
- I put back in place all the other satellites and enabled the daisy chaining topology. No issues.
Actually everything seems to work as intended.
Awesome. Glad it's working well for you. Sounds like your not seeing any issues that others are when using network switches then. However your using power line devices so probabaly wont see this issue.
Enjoy now. :smileywink:
