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Orbi and Ethernet Backhaul with Switch
I have an Orbi RBR50 Router and 3 RBS50 Satellites I would like to connect using a star topology ethernet backhaul through a GS105v5 unmanaged switch. I've tried resetting and rebooting my satellites,...
hat Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Did you first connect the RBS one at a time via wireless, then connect them one at a time while they were connected wireless with the ethernet cable?
You have to give at least 5 mininutes per RBS after the ethernet cable is connected and let the system settle in with the RBR.
Yes Daisy Chain needs to be disabled for ethernet connected RBS.
Even though your switch is unmanged, we have users posting about some switches not working well with Orbi with Green Ethernet features. I see your version of switch has this:
Energy Efficient • GS105v5, GS108v4, and GS116v2 support the latest Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption when there is light traffic on an active port or when there is no link or no activity detected. It can further save energy when a short cable (<100m) is used. Energy savings lead directly to cost savings in operation. • Silent, fanless design for energy efficiency and noise-sensitive environments
To test this, remove the switch from the mix. Try connecting each RBS to the back of the RBR while in the same room as the RBR and check the status. I bet you'll see a different.
What Firmware is currently loaded? V2.3.5.30
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? Netgear CM1200Did you first connect the RBS one at a time via wireless, then connect them one at a time while they were connected wireless with the ethernet cable? Yes
You have to give at least 5 mininutes per RBS after the ethernet cable is connected and let the system settle in with the RBR. Yes, I waited, first when I just tried powering off and back on, as well as when I reset the satellite. The strange thing is that when I reset the satellite, amber flashing power light and everything, when it comes back up the Orbi router recognizes it with the previous name it was given which makes me wonder if the RBS truly reset.
Yes Daisy Chain needs to be disabled for ethernet connected RBS. Got it, any other settings I need to touch. The Orbi is in router mode.
Even though your switch is unmanged, we have users posting about some switches not working well with Orbi with Green Ethernet features. I see your version of switch has this:
Energy Efficient • GS105v5, GS108v4, and GS116v2 support the latest Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption when there is light traffic on an active port or when there is no link or no activity detected. It can further save energy when a short cable (<100m) is used. Energy savings lead directly to cost savings in operation. • Silent, fanless design for energy efficiency and noise-sensitive environments
To test this, remove the switch from the mix. Try connecting each RBS to the back of the RBR while in the same room as the RBR and check the status. I bet you'll see a different. Did this, no change. Connected the RBS directly to the RBR, cutting the switch out of the middle without any sucess. Also connected a desktop to the switch while it was connected to the RBR and got perfect ethernet signal.
Need 15 seconds press on the reset button.
Swap out LAN cables. CAT6 cables is recommended...
- Yep all CAT 6. Pressed reset (with paperclip) for 30 seconds for good measure.
Many reports though of satellites not resetting so wondering if that is the problem since it doesn't appear reset in the admin console.