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datascope11
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Jan 11, 2019
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Orbi and Ethernet Switch / Backhaul Setup

Hello, I've been reading through several threads in the forum and wanted some advice for my situation.   I currently have an Orbi AC3000 RBK50 system (router plus one satellite). All is working w...
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  • inkybme1's avatar
    inkybme1
    May 26, 2019

    Hello, 

     

    I just wanted to thank everyone that has suggested using non-green switches.  This was the reason I wa not able to set up a wired backhaul connection.  I decided to replace my D-Link (DGS-1024D) non-managed "green" switch with a Netgear non-managed switch (GS324).  Before making the change I made certain I was using the most-recent firmware (V2.3.1.60) .  Then I slowly, and methodically allowed the router to set up fully.  Then I allowed each satellite to connect, one-at-a -time.  Once my 3 satellites were connected (wirelessly), I waited about 15 minutes, then attached a cat6 cable to the first satellite.  After about 2 minutes the blue-colored ring glowed at the top of the satellite.  Once the blue ring disappeared, I repeated the process for each satellite.  It seems the "green" ethernet switch was the issue.  Thank you again for your suggestions and advice regarding wired backhaul connections. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 11, 2019

I see it has this feature:

Energy-efficient technology for power savings

This maybe the GreenEthernet feature thats not recommended. However if you can get one to try out and see if it works with Orbi, I would give it a try. Places like Amazon have good refund policies. One user posted about having a TP-Link with GreenEthernet, once he removed it the system started working better. Maybe different with a NG branded switch.