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maxxjr23
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Sep 19, 2022

Can't access NAS connected to satellite with wired backhaul

Hello,

 

I reconfigured my network a bit, and now have an Ethernet/wired connection from the router to the satellite.  I plugged the NAS into the satellite.  I can ping the NAS, but cannot access it otherwise, such as from the web-based i/f, AFP, or SMBFS.

 

Previously, the NAS was wired directlyto the router, and the backhaul was wireless.  Things worked as expected there

I'm guessing the satellite is not allowing incoming traffic for locally connected devices.
Any suggestions on what I need to do to allow access to the NAS with this configuration?


Thanks!

 

Troubleshooting

2 Replies

  • ekhalil's avatar
    ekhalil
    Master
    Sep 19, 2022
    Is Orbi set in Router or AP mode?
    What is the IP address assigned to the satellite? What is the IP address range that you use in Orbi?
    Do you connect the satellite to the router directly or using a switch?
  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 19, 2022
    maxxjr23 wrote:

    I can ping the NAS, but cannot access it otherwise, such as from the web-based i/f, AFP, or SMBFS.

    Is there a pattern to which devices cannot access the NAS?  For example:

    • Can devices that are connected to the satellite access the NAS, but devices connected to the router (or a different satellite) cannot?
    • Wired devices can connect, but not WiFi devices (or the opposite)?
    • No device, no matter where or how connected can access the NAS?

    ekhalil 's question about a switch between the router and satellite can be really important.