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Itsjustinyo
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Apr 09, 2019

Orbi Ethernet Backhaul and Guest Network

Hi,   I recently purchased a Netgear Orbi RBK50-100NAR system with one RBR50 (router) and RBS50 (satelite). My goal is to create a wired backhaul to the RBS50 unit and a guest network available a...
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CrimpOn
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Apr 10, 2019
Itsjustinyo wrote:

My goal is to create a wired backhaul to the RBS50 unit and a guest network available across both units. 

There are several topics at play here.  Yes, the Orbi router and satellite can be connected in several ways with ethernet cable, as shown on this Netgear page: https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System

If memory serves me right, the first step is to sync the router and satellite using WiFi.  After the units are "linked", then they will connect with ethernet.  The change is not instantaneous  We think computers can do everything in an instant, but the Orbi takes a while to decide to change connection modes.

 

When Guest network is activated on the router, all Orbi devices broadcast the Guest SSID on both 2.4 and 5G.  The concept of "Guest" only applies to WiFi.  All LAN ports are in the primary network.

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    Itsjustinyo
    Aspirant
    Apr 11, 2019

    Hi,

     

    Thanks for the reply. The setup has been connected for a couple days now so hopefully it would have prefered the wired connection by now. I feel like something else is missing. 

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 11, 2019

      Reset the RBS and set it up from scratch. The satellites need to be set up via wireless first. Then connect 1 satellite at a time to the ethernet LAN cable. Wait 5 minutes and the top led on the satellite should turn on BLUE. 

      Itsjustinyo wrote:

      Hi,

       

      Thanks for the reply. The setup has been connected for a couple days now so hopefully it would have prefered the wired connection by now. I feel like something else is missing. 

       

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      ekhalil
      Master
      Apr 11, 2019
      Itsjustinyo wrote:

      ........ The setup has been connected for a couple days now so hopefully it would have prefered the wired connection by now. I feel like something else is missing. 

      Please check that the used cable is ok. If you have a good cable you should see that the connection type changes to Wired after few seconds.

      Here is how the Attached Devices should then look like: