Orbi RBR20 Ethernet Backhaul

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.

Ensure ALL LAN cabling is of good working quality. CAT6 is recommended.

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Daisy Chain needs to be disabled if using ethernet back haul. 

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fiddickc wrote:

Hi All,

I've been trying to get Ethernet Backhaul working on my Orbi RBR20 / RBS20 setup. I have the one base and three satellites. One of my satellites is located in my garage which is starting to push the WIFI signal strength (also it is a metal colourbond cladded garage so think Farady cage). While the link does work I'm sure it could be better.

If I can get the ethernet backhaul working does this mean that the wireless signal strength isn't really a problem then since the satellite would communicate over Cat5 to the base instead? - and then it is basically only the wireless devices (Google Home, phones, etc) would use the satellites WIFI signal in the garage itself? 

I'm thinking this is how it will work!! If so, I definitely need to get this working!!

If it doesn't work like this then I'm going to have think of another idea.

 

Thanks

Craig

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