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Cbard's avatar
Cbard
Follower
May 05, 2019

Orbi RBK53

I need to hardwire the two Satellites to the Orbi router. When I attached the satellitese with a lan cable the whole system locks up
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 06, 2019

What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?

What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System

 

Be sure Daisy chain is disabled on the RBR. 

 

Cbard wrote:

I need to hardwire the two Satellites to the Orbi router. When I attached the satellitese with a lan cable the whole system locks up