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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 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?