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jlandttc
Aspirant
Mar 25, 2022

Orbi RBR50 - connect satellite through Ethernet

I recently switched my provider and would like to connect my satellite router through the switch instead of directly to the base.  When I look on the appi it shows 1 satellite but not connected.  Pre...
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 25, 2022

Alas, Orbi routers expect to communicate with Orbi satellites through the router LAN port, not the router WAN port.

The switch needs to be between an Orbi LAN port and the satellites.  i.e. "behind" the Orbi.

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jlandttc
Aspirant
Mar 25, 2022

Thanks. That makes sense so the base still needs to be first inline.  I have reverted back to my old configuration as I think it makes more sense to hard not go through the switch since it is not necessary in this instance.