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Orbi ethernet backhaul issues.
I'm running my Orbi system using ethernet backhaul, but it is creating some issues.
I have a HDHomerun network tuner, and when using ethernet backhaul, then I get picture freezing followed by a "co...
Does the one device work if you connect it directly to the Orbi router instead of the satellite?
Whats the model# of the NG switch?
Besure your using good quality LAN cables. Swap cables to test. CAT6 recommended.
Disable Daisy Chain.
Yes you can still add another satelllite if Daisy Chain is disabled.
How big is your home? SqFt?
Distance between router and satellite? Should be 30 feet starting.
The Netgear switch is GS305.
The HDHomerun is located where the router is because the cable from the antenna on the house roof is in that room, along with the internet feed.
I'm using brand new CAT6 cables :-)
I don't know the answer to the last two questions!
I've disabled daisy chaining and it seems more stable. Why does that affect things? I will have to keep an eye on it!
Don't know for sure. IF it's working better then keep it disabled. It's only needed if you want to piggy back satellites in a chain of each other two or three in row.
Distance and how size is important if you can find this at some point. Small size you may only need 1 satellite or if even that. I have a 5000sq ft home and only use 1 satellite at the opposite end of the house. 40 feet in between router and satellite.
Enjoy.
I've been having similar backhaul issues since day one. The router setup went flawlessly; but, when trying to setup the satellite, I was working at it 8-10 hours a day for a week; some succeses each time, then the whole network would crash. So, the problem is as follows, and the 'bandaid' solution follows.
A. The main ORBI router (RBR50) is connected to a Rogers cable modem, and I consistently get 160 to 190 mbs speed tests. The ORBI router is connected to a switch. I had it first connected to a 24 port SMC managed switch, but after reading about possible issues, I moved it to an unmanaged 16 port Netgear switch.
B. If I plug the Orbi Satellite (RBS50) into a wired ethrnet cable to the switch, and turn it on; the whole network crashes..and stays crashed. Nothing, no local internet access and no WAN internet access.
C. IF, I power up the Orbi Satellite (RBS50) and let it connect via wifi to the main Orbi router, it works fine. Though, where it is located (some 65 feet in the opposite corner of my home) the wifi connection is usually 'poor'.
D. IF, I wait till the wifi connection is established between the satellite and main router, then plug in the wired ethernet to the satellite; the whole system works perfect.
E. IF, I screw up and plug in the wired ethernet too soon, the network crashes. to recover, I need to:
1. Unplug the Satellite (RBS50), wait awhile, plug it in, and wait till the solid white light comes on.
2. RESET the satellite (RBS50) holidng the reset down for 15 seconds or more
3. Let the satellite reboot, then reconnect via wifi to the main router (RBR50) and stabilize, then
4. Plug in the wired ethernet, and I am good again.
G. IF at ANY time, the satellite (RBS50) becomes unplugged, loses power, or loses the wired ethernet connectiong; the whole network crashes when it tries to reconnect. Then, I have to repeat steps 1 to 4 again.
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Orbi RBR50 & RBS50; version: 2.1.4.16
Shouldn't have to repeat any configuration steps after a power outage...Something isn't right.
I set up my friends 50 series system:
Graydon wrote:
I've been having similar backhaul issues since day one. The router setup went flawlessly; but, when trying to setup the satellite, I was working at it 8-10 hours a day for a week; some succeses each time, then the whole network would crash. So, the problem is as follows, and the 'bandaid' solution follows.
A. The main ORBI router (RBR50) is connected to a Rogers cable modem, and I consistently get 160 to 190 mbs speed tests. The ORBI router is connected to a switch. I had it first connected to a 24 port SMC managed switch, but after reading about possible issues, I moved it to an unmanaged 16 port Netgear switch.
B. If I plug the Orbi Satellite (RBS50) into a wired ethrnet cable to the switch, and turn it on; the whole network crashes..and stays crashed. Nothing, no local internet access and no WAN internet access.
C. IF, I power up the Orbi Satellite (RBS50) and let it connect via wifi to the main Orbi router, it works fine. Though, where it is located (some 65 feet in the opposite corner of my home) the wifi connection is usually 'poor'.
D. IF, I wait till the wifi connection is established between the satellite and main router, then plug in the wired ethernet to the satellite; the whole system works perfect.
E. IF, I screw up and plug in the wired ethernet too soon, the network crashes. to recover, I need to:
1. Unplug the Satellite (RBS50), wait awhile, plug it in, and wait till the solid white light comes on.
2. RESET the satellite (RBS50) holidng the reset down for 15 seconds or more
3. Let the satellite reboot, then reconnect via wifi to the main router (RBR50) and stabilize, then
4. Plug in the wired ethernet, and I am good again.
G. IF at ANY time, the satellite (RBS50) becomes unplugged, loses power, or loses the wired ethernet connectiong; the whole network crashes when it tries to reconnect. Then, I have to repeat steps 1 to 4 again.
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Orbi RBR50 & RBS50; version: 2.1.4.16
I'm facing the same issues. The Orbi satellite is very unstable and indeed crashing the whole Orbi setup if something goes wrong. I'm running the latest firmware version (V2.1.4.16) on both the Orbi router and the Orbi satellite. The Orbi Satellite is connected via 2 Netgear switches (GS108PEv3-6938) to the Orbi Router.
After the latest firmware update, I have performed a factory reset on both the Orbi router and Orbi satellite as recommended but the whole setup is still very unreliable. If open the GUI and check the connected devices I can see that the satellite is constantly switching from ethernet to 2.4 GHz. This behavior is causing drops in the connection to connected devices. I'm starting to get frustrated and thinking of switching to another brand.