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Netgear Orbi RBK53 Wired 2.1.4.16, too many issues!
So, I just set up this system on Monday, July 23rd, 2018.
Using it to replace a Google WiFi mesh system comprised of 3 Asus On-Hubs.
The reason I wanted to change was that I needed more r...
What is the mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
Any network switches in the mix? If so, Mfr and model# of the switches.
What is the distances between the base router and satllite and in between the satellite? 30 feet should be a good starting point.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Heres how I got my friends 50 series up and running:
Others to review:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Rbr50-satellite-to-satellite/m-p/1613750/highlight/true#M38100
What is the mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
Any network switches in the mix? If so, Mfr and model# of the switches.
What is the distances between the base router and satllite and in between the satellite? 30 feet should be a good starting point.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Heres how I got my friends 50 series up and running:
Others to review:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Rbr50-satellite-to-satellite/m-p/1613750/highlight/true#M38100
FURRYe38 wrote:
What is the mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
Any network switches in the mix? If so, Mfr and model# of the switches.
What is the distances between the base router and satllite and in between the satellite? 30 feet should be a good starting point.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Heres how I got my friends 50 series up and running:
Others to review:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Rbr50-satellite-to-satellite/m-p/1613750/highlight/true#M38100
Infinity router is a model TC8717, WiFi is completely off, so no worries there. Then the topology is as follows:
TC8717=hardwired>RBR50=Wireless>RBs50x2 (Just removed the daisy chain topology and changed to star topology)
I do have 1 8-port unmanaged switch to LAN 2 port in the RBR50, and all my main devices pluged to it (TV, PS4, Xbox One S, Wink 2 hub, Amazon Fire TV, FingBox, Obihai VOIP box, QNAP NAS), plus the Cat6e wire that runs to the 3rd floor, but it is currently unplugged from the second (farther) RBS50. My router is in the basement, the first satellite is roughly 25 feet from the router, and the 2nd satellite is just 45 feet from the main router and 20 feet from the 1st satellite. The stairs from basement to 2nd floor are completely open, no walls in the middle, so the signal goes straight to each satellite.
So far, with the star topology I'm showing a good connection to both satellites.
I will move to channel 1 on 2.4Ghz, disable MU-MIMO, as you mention in the setup you did for your friend, and leave it there for 24 hours and come back with the results.
Thank you, I will keep everyone posted.
Regarding your ISP modem/router:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode.
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, LAN to LAN and configure AP mode on the Orbi router.Hope the new settings help it work better for you...Let us know.
what problems are you having with ethernet backhaul? ive not had any issues using it, only getting it to sync after a power cycle is challanging. In my case i have to sync wirelessly then once everything is going i can plug in ethernet backhaul and it will switch over and work great.
waynealight wrote:
what problems are you having with ethernet backhaul? ive not had any issues using it, only getting it to sync after a power cycle is challanging. In my case i have to sync wirelessly then once everything is going i can plug in ethernet backhaul and it will switch over and work great.
The problem, as my original post explained, is that everything goes litterally crazy. Things start disconnecting, even the devices connected via LAN.
I know I'm not the only RBK50/53 owner with this issue,but it is also true that it's not happening to everyone, so you seem to be one of the lucky ones.
I will try your suggestion tomorrow, after the 24 hours of the current settings are past, it may very well be the issue that I tried to make the wired backhaul from setup instead of syncing wirelessly and then hardwiring it.
Do you also have 2 satellites? If so, do you have both satellites hardwired or just one?
The reason I ask is because the issue could be with backhauling 1 wireless and 1 hardwire, that could be confusing the router. Anyway, it's just something that came to mind right now.
Do you suggest that I just plug the Cat6e without rebooting the system and let it sync by itself? Please let me know.
Thank you.
Thanks a lot FURRYe38,
I'll give that a shot once the 24 hours of the current settings are passed and I see the results.
I''ll keep you guys posted.
