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Ethernet backhaul on only 1 satellite
Hi all - I have an Orbi 3 pack (1 router and 2 satellites). Am I able to use Ethernet backhaul on just 1 satellite and leave the other wireless? Is anyone doing this?
Guys looking for some advice trying the Ethernet backhaul on my set up, modem is connected to Orbi via internet connection, LAN 1 on Orbi Router is connected to 24 port gigabit switch, everything else connected to gigabit switch, yet I am still only getting between 3-400 mbps on a 1 gig connection, if I connect everything to switch I get the same speeds but am unable to connect to App or Orbi login site, daisy chain is switched off, am I doing something wrong here? I have two satellites (RBK 53 Set Up). Satellites are showing as wired with good on the backhaul page on log in. I am also set up in access point mode and everything is up to date firmware wise
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO.
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6
074 wrote:
Guys looking for some advice trying the Ethernet backhaul on my set up, modem is connected to Orbi via internet connection, LAN 1 on Orbi Router is connected to 24 port gigabit switch, everything else connected to gigabit switch, yet I am still only getting between 3-400 mbps on a 1 gig connection, if I connect everything to switch I get the same speeds but am unable to connect to App or Orbi login site, daisy chain is switched off, am I doing something wrong here? I have two satellites (RBK 53 Set Up). Satellites are showing as wired with good on the backhaul page on log in. I am also set up in access point mode and everything is up to date firmware wise
- It’s set up in AP mode, tried disabling beam forming, MUMMI and daisy chain modes also, I then reset Orbi and connected in router mode with no cables and enabeled daisy chain etc and there is very little difference in speeds, wire is indicating 960 mbps from switch. router is fritz box 7560, everything seems to be connecting at the 2.4 ghz band for some reason, house is two story small house so Satelites & Router should be fine, switch is Netgear 24 port switch unmanaged (NETGEAR GS324 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch), hope this helps my head is wrecked with this
Have you tried the Orbi with out the switch being connected?
I see it has some energy saving featuers which could be causing problems.
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
074 wrote:
It’s set up in AP mode, tried disabling beam forming, MUMMI and daisy chain modes also, I then reset Orbi and connected in router mode with no cables and enabeled daisy chain etc and there is very little difference in speeds, wire is indicating 960 mbps from switch. router is fritz box 7560, everything seems to be connecting at the 2.4 ghz band for some reason, house is two story small house so Satelites & Router should be fine, switch is Netgear 24 port switch unmanaged (NETGEAR GS324 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch), hope this helps my head is wrecked with this
074 wrote:
............... everything seems to be connecting at the 2.4 ghz band for some reason, ...........074 ,This is an important point! Which devices connect to 2.4 GHz? Dothese devices have 5 GHz capability? If you poer cycle these devices will they connect to 2.4 GHz again?
Can you please make a wifi radio scan and see which 2.4 and 5 GHz channels are being used by your surrounding.
