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Hardwired Orbi shows offline satellites.
Hello, I tried to research this on these forums, but am having a hard time finding an answer. Hardware List: - Orbi RBR50 Router, Firmware v2.7.2.102 - Orbi RBS50 (x2), Firmware v2.7.2.1...
Orbi is designed for the satellites to be "behind" the router. i.e. connected to the Orbi LAN ports.
Not connected through the WAN port.
The correct solution is to connect the gigabit switch to one of the Orbi LAN ports and connect satellites to the switch.
When I try to connect directly to the Satellite IP address, I get the following status. If I try to connect direclty to the other satellite, it doesn't connect at all....I can't wire the router directly to the satellites, but go back through a centralized switch, should that be ok? If so, I can try disconnecting and syncing direct through wireless first again I suppose.
Testing the RBS directly behind the RBR first is to just make sure they connect. Once you establish this, then you can troubleshoot else where. Also some switches and cabling are known to cause problems as well.
Be sure the RBS are wired behind the RBR as such:
This is out mine is configured...