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SLK-Purdue
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Apr 21, 2020
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Factory Reset Backhaul Passphrase?

Am I correct that a Factory Reset will reset a default backhaul wireless passphrase?   Here is my situation.  I have a RBR50 and RBS50s that were all installed after a factory reset.  All is workin...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Apr 21, 2020

    Is Daisy Chain enabled? If so, disable it. 

     

    I would do this when you and a new RBS to the system, turn OFF the other RBS temporarily. Factory reset the newer RBS then sync it to the RBR using the sync buttons on the RBR first then RBS. It should sync correctly. Do this with the RBS is the same room. If it syncs correctly and appears in the RBRs web status page correctly, turn it off then place in it's remote location. Turn on all RBS and them them sync. I would do them 1 at a time. 

     

    30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

SLK-Purdue's avatar
SLK-Purdue
Luminary
Apr 21, 2020

Thanks.  So there is a default Factory Reset passphrase?

 

If I follow you, the Sync button on the RBR results in the generattion a new passphrase when it syncs with an RBS?

 

FURRYe38 wrote:

Is Daisy Chain enabled? If so, disable it. 

 

I would do this when you and a new RBS to the system, turn OFF the other RBS temporarily. Factory reset the newer RBS then sync it to the RBR using the sync buttons on the RBR first then RBS. It should sync correctly. Do this with the RBS is the same room. If it syncs correctly and appears in the RBRs web status page correctly, turn it off then place in it's remote location. Turn on all RBS and them them sync. I would do them 1 at a time. 

FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 21, 2020

It should automatically. Thats something that is handled by the RBR and RBS during the sync process. 

  • SLK-Purdue's avatar
    SLK-Purdue
    Luminary
    Apr 21, 2020

    Thanks much.  Think I got it.   

     

    Let me ask the question more directly.   I have a working setup (and I like it).   I want to bring up my "spare" RBR to look at new versions of firmware and some testing.  What I would like to do is completely disable all radios (both 2.4 , 5G and backhaul(2)).  I just need wired access for testing.   Is there an easy way to do this? 

     

    Again, thanks much.

    Scott

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 21, 2020

      Not sure if these will work in stock FW. They work in Voxels FW, however they don't persist past a reboot and I haven't figured that one out:

      For 2.4Ghz band use
      config set endis_wl_radio=0
      ifconfig $(config get wl2g_NORMAL_AP) down


      For the 5Ghz band use
      config set endis_wla_radio=0
      ifconfig $(config get wl5g_NORMAL_AP) down


      For the guest 2.4Ghz band use
      config set wlg1_endis_guestNet=0
      ifconfig $(config get wl2g_NORMAL_AP) down


      For the guest 5Ghz band use
      config set wla1_endis_guestNet=0
      ifconfig $(config get wl5g_GUEST_AP) down

      config commit or nvram commit

      The first command will disable the wifi monitoring for the band and the second command will shutdown the band itself.