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Orbi RBK50...want try Ethernet backhaul again - suggested config
I want to try Ethernet backhaul again after giving up on it this summer...tried multiple configs without any luck.
I am using an Asus AC86R router, with the Orbi main unit in AP mode, and the s...
When you have a wired backhaul then wired devices connected to the Satellite will appear as connected to the Router under "Attached Devices".
I guess this is because everything will be connected to the same "switch" and the system will not be able to differenciate between those devices connected to the Router (wired) and those that are connected (wired) to the Sattelites
The 4 devices connected to the satellite are wireless. I would have assumed the satellite would have passed that info to the main unit in order for the main unit to properly illustrate that data on its "attached devices" page.
When the satellites is wired to the router, devices, even though connected to the satellites will appear as wired to the router.
