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Orbi Ethernet Backhaul causing broadcast storm
I have just upgraded my Orbi router and satellites to V2.1.1.12 hoping to take advantage of the recent Ethernet backhaul feature. I use the Orbi router as my main router with a 24 port switch servic...
Waited a long time for NETGEAR to implement the Ethernet Backhaul. Finally bought Orbi this week.
Plugged in the satellite to a switch and my entire network immediately got killed. Had to reboot everything, including the modem.
What a frustration!
Should I wait for 2.2 or return it to the retailer?
You need to have firmware version 2.1.x.x to use wired backhaul. NG lists 2.0.x.x as current as we all wait for an official release of firmware 2.2. You can manually upgrade to 2.1.2.18. Do the satellites first (on WIFI not wired) then the router. Reboot, use a paperclip in teh reset button for 10 seconds on teh router and satellites then configure the system with the satellites on WIFI. Once you have the satellites connected via WIFI, power them down, plug the router into the switch and move the satellites to the wired location and plug them in. They will connect via WIFI then see that there is a wired cnnection and switch to that in a couple of minutes.
As I said there is a 2.2 firmware to be released soon (we hope!)
