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laquinojr32
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Jul 20, 2018

Ethernet

Hi, I just revived the orbi today. I tried setting it up and wireless works fine in router mode, but I cannot get the Ethernet ports to work at all. I have not connected any satellites yet. I cannot s...
Installation
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 21, 2018

Any network switches in the mixed between the router and satellites?

To connect satellite via eithernet, connect just one up first with the LAN cable between the router and satllite. Wait 5 minutes for the top led on the satellite to turn on BLUE. Then connect the next satellite.

 

Disable Daisy Chain on the router before trying to connect the wired backhaul...

laquinojr32 wrote:
Hi, I just revived the orbi today. I tried setting it up and wireless works fine in router mode, but I cannot get the Ethernet ports to work at all. I have not connected any satellites yet. I cannot seem to find a solution to allow internet access using Ethernet.