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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...
Broadcast storms can be also seen if the DHCP service on the Orbi mis-takenly hands off 1 IP address to 2 different devcies. Seen this before as well. Users are encouraged to set up IP address reservations ON the main host router for each device, includeing satellites so that each devcies gets it's own IP address when turned on and should avoid IP address conflicts.
Direct connection of satellites to base Orbi is recommended however switches can be used between and or after the satellite. I use switches in between the main router and satellite for my system.
Be sure your using a non managed switch as well.
I discovered that my issues was not as assumed. My topology had switches between the Hub and Satellites which is not a problem until I had an issue with an ethernet connector that caused intermitten connection. When the satellite lost connection to the hub because of the cable fault, it would bring up the wireless connection back to the hub. So the intermittent connection would cause intermittent loops. I think a good solution to my problem would be to have the option to disable the wireless backhaul.
LAN cables can be also a cause as well. Glad you found the problem.
Glad you got it fixed.Enjoy. :smileywink:
skirby67 wrote:
I discovered that my issues was not as assumed. My topology had switches between the Hub and Satellites which is not a problem until I had an issue with an ethernet connector that caused intermitten connection. When the satellite lost connection to the hub because of the cable fault, it would bring up the wireless connection back to the hub. So the intermittent connection would cause intermittent loops. I think a good solution to my problem would be to have the option to disable the wireless backhaul.