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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...
AMAZING Guys.
OK so I had a bit of time when I there was no one needing stable internet at home. (No one working from home, Communicating with loved ones overseas etc) So I thought I will give the Ethernet Backhaul another try.
I did try twice before, Once before manually upgrading to 2.1.4.16 and then again after. But both times I plugged the Satelitte into A Network Switch that was then connected to the Orbi Router.
Both times loss internet almost instintly, I didn't leave it the 5 minutes only found that out after the second attempt That is what I was going to try this time around, if it goes down wait 5 minutes to see if traffic comes back.
This time when I tried it. I used the LAN cable that was connecting my Switch (where the Satelitte was located) in my office directly into the Satelitte then the switch into the Second port of the Satelitte. And no loss of network at all. Just an intermim blip in my office for my LAN devices when I juggled the LAN cables. And testing since I have had no loss of internet at all.
Since the Ethernet Backhaul went in I have notice no difference at all with my WIFI devices connecting to the Satelitte when it has Ethernet Backhaul or WIFI backhaul.
Before going for the Orbi RBK50 system I did have a Nighthawk R8000 where the 5GHZ was a bit patchy some times in where my office was, That was the only reason why I wanted the Ethernet backhaul But it does seem that the WIFI link between the 2 ORBI units, works brilliantly. I will report back say after a week, or if I start having issues
I had a breakthrough with my ethernet backhaul.
Until yesterday (13/6/2018) i was using the 5Ghz wifi backhaul. Earlier in the day I did a factory reset, reinstalled V2.1.4.16 and then tried connecting the dreaded cable. My backhaul cable, at the satellite end, goes through a TP-Link 5 port switch, but at the router end, I connected it directly to one of the Orbi router RJ45 ports. Within seconds all turned to sh*t with lots of magenta ovals.
Where to from here? In desperation I swapped the cable from one of the Orbi router's RJ45 LAN ports to the one next to it, and within seconds - yes folks, seconds, i kid you not - my router Attached Devices list showed under Connected Satellites, Connection Type: Wired. And it remained stable.
What magic was performed? I can't explain, but I'm sure you will recall instructions for the use of USB ports that if it doesn't work in one, try another.
Whats the model# of this TP-LInk switch you were using? Managed or Non managed switch>?
Bad cable?
The TP-Link switch is a $30 basic 5 port switch. You only need managed switches on enterprise networks with complexity requiring administrative oversight. Overkill on a domestic network. Cables are all cat 6, and current.
I now have the Orbis working as they should, in AP mode on V2.1.4.16, with wired backhaul.
I have a single cable from my modem to the yellow RJ45 on the Orbi router, a cable from a LAN port on the router to a 16 port switch, and a cable from another router LAN port directly to a patch panel, bypassing the switch, which services the satellite via the 5 port switch. There are around ten devices on the 16 port switch, such as a printer, a NAS, an iMac, MacBook, PC, links to ports in other parts of the house for smart TVs and games machines. Right now, everything works.
Whats the model# of this TP-LInk switch you were using? Managed or Non managed switch>?
Bad cable?
cheshbr wrote:
I had a breakthrough with my ethernet backhaul.
Until yesterday (13/6/2018) i was using the 5Ghz wifi backhaul. Earlier in the day I did a factory reset, reinstalled V2.1.4.16 and then tried connecting the dreaded cable. My backhaul cable, at the satellite end, goes through a TP-Link 5 port switch, but at the router end, I connected it directly to one of the Orbi router RJ45 ports. Within seconds all turned to sh*t with lots of magenta ovals.
Where to from here? In desperation I swapped the cable from one of the Orbi router's RJ45 LAN ports to the one next to it, and within seconds - yes folks, seconds, i kid you not - my router Attached Devices list showed under Connected Satellites, Connection Type: Wired. And it remained stable.
What magic was performed? I can't explain, but I'm sure you will recall instructions for the use of USB ports that if it doesn't work in one, try another.
