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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...
Everytime I've tried using the WAN port with wired backhaul, it hasn't worked; 2.1.4.16 included.
I opened a support case with Netgear and they seemed to indicate that it should and gave me instructions to factory reset and rebuild in AP mode, however that didn't prove successful.
Also, I spoke too soon on the ethernet backhaul. I should point out on caveat. My old Orbi system consists of an RBR50 and 2x RBW30's. My whole purpose in using wired backhaul and buying a RBK23 is that I recently finished terminating all my low voltage and wanted to make use of it. After finishing my testing, I moved my RBS20's to their final location, my RBW30's still plugged in. When one of the RBS20's came up, instead of connecting to the RBR50, it connected to a RBW30's. Since the satellites don't seem to run spanning-tree, it created a loop. I quickly realized what was happening and disconnected my RBW30's, which solved the problem.
I'm going to try disabling daisy-chaining, which should resolve this issue. If you're running wired backhaul, there shouldn't be a reason for it in the first place.
BDubUT wrote:
Everytime I've tried using the WAN port with wired backhaul, it hasn't worked; 2.1.4.16 included.
I'm going to try disabling daisy-chaining, which should resolve this issue. If you're running wired backhaul, there shouldn't be a reason for it in the first place.
Honestly, if you're running wired backhaul- THIS is the wrong product for you in the first place.
If all my satelites could be hardwired- I'd be in heaven- and sure as hell NOT using this crap. I'd be running Ubuity APs and never looking back at another Netgear product again.
lowepg wrote:
BDubUT wrote:
Everytime I've tried using the WAN port with wired backhaul, it hasn't worked; 2.1.4.16 included.
I'm going to try disabling daisy-chaining, which should resolve this issue. If you're running wired backhaul, there shouldn't be a reason for it in the first place.
Honestly, if you're running wired backhaul- THIS is the wrong product for you in the first place.
If all my satelites could be hardwired- I'd be in heaven- and sure as hell NOT using this crap. I'd be running Ubuity APs and never looking back at another Netgear product again.
Heh, straight up access points would definitely make more sense. When we built our home 3 years ago, it didn't even cross my mind to run any CAT6 in the ceiling. I've got 18 CAT6 runs in my house, but none in the ceiling. Being a network engineer by trade, I should've had more foresight.
Ubiquiti access points are meant to be ceiling mounted, not sit on a table. My problem is there aren't really a lot of table top access points. These "mesh" systems are really the second best option.
BDubUT wrote:
lowepg wrote:
BDubUT wrote:
Everytime I've tried using the WAN port with wired backhaul, it hasn't worked; 2.1.4.16 included.
I'm going to try disabling daisy-chaining, which should resolve this issue. If you're running wired backhaul, there shouldn't be a reason for it in the first place.
Honestly, if you're running wired backhaul- THIS is the wrong product for you in the first place.
If all my satelites could be hardwired- I'd be in heaven- and sure as hell NOT using this crap. I'd be running Ubuity APs and never looking back at another Netgear product again.
Heh, straight up access points would definitely make more sense. When we built our home 3 years ago, it didn't even cross my mind to run any CAT6 in the ceiling. I've got 18 CAT6 runs in my house, but none in the ceiling. Being a network engineer by trade, I should've had more foresight.
Ubiquiti access points are meant to be ceiling mounted, not sit on a table. My problem is there aren't really a lot of table top access points. These "mesh" systems are really the second best option.
I have Ubiquiti access points in my main house. They work perfectly fine placed upside down on top of wooden furniture. Two APs cover inside the house and the yard. I was able to run wires in that house. I can't run wires in the house where I have Orbi. That's why I have Orbi there. :)
Looking again, it looks like the Netgear WAC505 might fight the bill. Does anyone have any experience with them? I know people have a love/hate relationship with Insight, but is a cloud "controller" really needed for 2-3 APs?