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sandman512's avatar
sandman512
Apprentice
Feb 10, 2020
Solved

How to tell if satellite is hard wired?

So, quick question.  I just hooked up my ORBI mesh system and I am able to hard wire each of the satellites.  While I plugged it in, is there a way to check that the system is up and running correctly?  Thank you.

  • So, picked up a new cat5 cable this morning.  Follwoed the picture in the manual and BINGO, all hard wired up.  Thank you!

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Log into the RBRs web page and check the Connect Clients page. Status will show wired or 5G wireless.

    Also can be seen on the Orbi app. There will be a line between the RBS and RBR. If they are wireless connected, the line will be a dashed line between the RBS and RBR. 

    • sandman512's avatar
      sandman512
      Apprentice

      Thanks for the reply.  They are dotted, BUT i just wired them via cable.

      • tomschmidt's avatar
        tomschmidt
        Virtuoso

        Have you rebooted the satellites after making their wired backhaul connection? If not, then they may still be using the wireless backhaul until the satellites are rebooted.