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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...
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?