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Orbi firmware update v2.1.4.16 availability
We’ve been monitoring issues that some customers have experienced in OrbiOS 2.1.4. In response, we’re releasing firmware that provides a permanent fix for the homekit issue along with various other f...
I just purchased purchased the RBK50, Using the Satelitte to connect via WIFI back to the main unit. While it has improved my WIFI in my house dramatically. I did kinda home to have the Satelittle unit as ethernet backhaul.
Where I have my Satelitte I do have ethernet coming (out of the ethernet port of the main Orbi) up to my home office to a Network Switch where I am running my Printer, 2x NAS and main PC. with another cable going to the next room where there is another switch for AppleTV and InternetTV box. but when I plug in the Satelitte Orbi into that box, It crashes my entire network.
Any Suggestions? I had this, so then upgraded to 2.1.4.16 and same trouble.
Is it best to have my Ethernet Connection coming from the Main Orbi directly to my Satelittle and then the 2 switches into the back of the Satelittle? Or does it not matter?
AKLGUY wrote:
I just purchased purchased the RBK50, Using the Satelitte to connect via WIFI back to the main unit. While it has improved my WIFI in my house dramatically. I did kinda home to have the Satelittle unit as ethernet backhaul.
Where I have my Satelitte I do have ethernet coming (out of the ethernet port of the main Orbi) up to my home office to a Network Switch where I am running my Printer, 2x NAS and main PC. with another cable going to the next room where there is another switch for AppleTV and InternetTV box. but when I plug in the Satelitte Orbi into that box, It crashes my entire network.
Any Suggestions? I had this, so then upgraded to 2.1.4.16 and same trouble.
Is it best to have my Ethernet Connection coming from the Main Orbi directly to my Satelittle and then the 2 switches into the back of the Satelittle? Or does it not matter?
Unfortunately, until Netgear listens to the networking professionals here who have explained (and demonstrated) several times that the issue lies with Netgear disabling STP, there's no real solution short of plugging the satellite into Ethernet, letting it grind for 3-5 minutes, and the network storm eventually subsiding on its own.
Thank you rhester72.
Are you saying if I plug it in, then let it grind away for (upto) 5 minutes. It should come right? or will it randomly drop out again?
AKLGUY wrote:
Thank you rhester72.
Are you saying if I plug it in, then let it grind away for (upto) 5 minutes. It should come right? or will it randomly drop out again?
On paper, yes, though I have seen a few cases of other upstream (wired) devices echoing/magnifying the packet storm such that it can never recover. *Most* people are fine if they just literally leave it be for 3-5 minutes.
