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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...
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.
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.
Thanks for confirming the use of non Green Ethernet switches. Glad the new switch is working well.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
inkybme1 wrote: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.
