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Orbi RBR20 does not have wifi internet while connected to a switch
After so many factory resets i finally figured out why i keep losing my wifi internet. My home network looks like this: COX > MODEM (CM1100) Port 1 > ORBI RBR20 INTERNET PORT > ORBI ETHERNET ...
Switch and Cables are all a week old.
Cables are CAT 6.
This is an entirely new set up.
I am always connected to wifi. but since i started working from home i wanted to connect my work computer wired.
Also, if switch is connected directly to my modem. Every device connected to it gets internet connection.
If Modem is connected to Orbi all wifi devices gets internet connection.
The issue only happens when orbi is connected to a switch via the ethernet ports. It shuts off wifi internet but devices connected wired still gets internet. I hope i am explaining my self clear.
Has a factory reset an setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Disable Daisy Chain on the RBR.
I would try a different brand switch to see if reset or daisy chain doesn't do anything.
Is very odd behavior. Switch should not effect any wifi operations. I know my RBK50 is connected to many switches including the RBS which is ethernet connected as well.
I just tried replacing my ORBI with my linksys EA7500 router and it does not have any issue.
Right now i have my modem connected to linksys EA7500 , and a cable is connected to a switch via the routers ethernet port. All devices wired and connected via wifi have internet.
I strongly believe that something is wrong with my Orbi. But since i purchased it 2018 it is out of waranty.
I just hope i find away to solve this as i definitely do not want or need a new router.
