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Sabbsol's avatar
Sabbsol
Tutor
May 05, 2021

Current list of Ethernet switches that work with Orbi RBR50

Hi, So I discovered that my TPlink TL-SG116 switch is causing my wired connection problems (Green Ethernet features), and I want to swap it for a switch that works well with my Orbi.  Previous recom...
Sabbsol's avatar
Sabbsol
Tutor
May 05, 2021

Thanks, my TP-Link also works, but sometimes stops mysteriously on different ports, and when it happens on the router port the satellites satellite users and wired users are disconnected.  It happens about every few days.  I found a workaround - just switch the cables around (so the switch sees different mac addresses) and restart the switch - but again it is only a short term fix.

 

I really need one that will work reliably - preferably 16 gigabit ports, could get by with 8

FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 05, 2021

NG GS-105/108v4, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.

  • Aggie88's avatar
    Aggie88
    Apprentice
    May 06, 2021

    D-LINK DGS-1024A has been working for me.

  • Sabbsol's avatar
    Sabbsol
    Tutor
    May 06, 2021

    So HP ProCurve Switch 1410-16G JH016A would work?  I downloaded the manual, doesn't mention Green Ethernet or anything.

    (Of course the switch is between router and satellites and other wired devices).  Router patched directly to modem without switch.

    • Sabbsol's avatar
      Sabbsol
      Tutor
      May 06, 2021

      Is there anyone from Netgear monitoring the forums who can answer definitively, at least with a list of Netgear switches that are guaranteed to work with Orbi RBR50 etc?

       

      I appreciate the community responses, but mostly they are too generic.  Someone said Procurve 1400 series, does that include HP ProCurve Switch 1410-16G JH016A  - not sure.  Many manufacturers have added Green Ethernet to later models (I guess it comes with the chipset), so it is often impossible to tell.  Even the manuals for unmanaged switches aren't clear about it, some mention Green as a feature on some models, without being explicity about which models and versions.

       

      thanks

      • Sabbsol's avatar
        Sabbsol
        Tutor
        May 09, 2021

        Bump

         

        Thanks to those who shared their switch models that work, but I have not found any current models listed.

        As I wrote, I can order from Amazon but can't return things here - so it needs to be right the first time.

         

        thanks