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MRSKYLINE13
Aspirant
Apr 15, 2018

Orbi - Configuring wired ethernet - backhaul and fronthaul RBR50 and RBS50

Trying to setup my ORBI RBS50  with a wired backhaul. I have it set up like https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System, but it still says it is connected via wireless.  I only have one Satelite.

 

I would assume that if the ORBI decects a wired connection (which is a boat load faster) it would use that instead of trying to connect via wireless.  However we all know what ASSUME means, so any help would be great.  

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  • MRSKYLINE13's avatar
    MRSKYLINE13
    Aspirant
    Apr 15, 2018

    I just updated both Sat and Router's firmware to 2.1.3.4 and still get the same thing.  

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 15, 2018

      You need to factory reset the router and satellite then set up from scratch.

      Set up the router first. Then add the satellite via wireless. After this, then connect a LAN cable between the router and satellite. Give 5 minutes for the system to re-configure and come to ready on wired back haul.

       

      Any network switches between the router and satellite?

      Cat 6 LAN cable recommended.