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Orbi RBR50 - Poor Ethernet Backhaul on Satellites
Hi
I have RBR50 and 2 x Satellites. I also have Virgin Media Superhub 3, set in 'Modem mode'. Modem is on static 192.168.0.1 (Unable to change ISP set)
Satellites are connect via ethernet...
Yes, it's amanaged switch, I will check the settings and disable if any are active and come back with the result. Many thanks.
Let us know how it goes...
RikParr73 wrote:
Yes, it's amanaged switch, I will check the settings and disable if any are active and come back with the result. Many thanks.
Hi
Been away overnight, but back and shortly going into the loft to check the managed switch and will confirm active wired connections to the router and sats. I've notcied that my sonos speakers in close proximity to the sats are not connecting to the respective sat but the router which is further away, is that a sign there is an issue?
Many thanks, Rik.
I believe Sonos Has there own wifi broadcast so having them close to the Orbi devices will be a problem. I would turn OFF the Sonos for a while and test the Orbi system alone and see how it goes.
Evening all,
Ok, I've done some chceks as requested and also made some changes. The following details and screen shots will hopefully help. They are in no particular order as not sure what is most important:
- Checked managed switch - IGMP not enabled (See attached pic)
- Managed switch was on a DHCP address of 192.168.0.10 - Changed to static of 192.168.1.253 in line with Orbi Router range
Wired connected devices:
- Orbi Router - Phillips Hue Lighting Device/Virgin Tivo Box/Uplink to managed switch and link to Virgin Superhub 3.0
- Sat 1 (Downstairs) - Xbox One and uplink to managed switch
- Sat 2 (Loft) - Uplink to managed switch only
Wireless Channel Settings:
- Router - 2.4 (Auto) 5 (Channel 36)
- Sat 1 - 2.4 (Channels 13P/4S) 5 (Channel 36)
- Sat 2 - 2.4 (Channels 13P/5S) 5 (Channels 40/44/48)
Sonos System:
- 9 Devices wireless connection on Sonos Net Channel 6 (All show as wired devices on Orbi)
- 4 Devices ethernet connection
- Several Sonos devices within 5ft of Orbi kit and unable to move
So, since making the changes this evening both backhauls are showing as wired and good (although earlier one Sat was showing as 5G connection not wired - see pic)
Also on the Orbi app on my phone the Network Map showed a triangular diagram, then later showed a line diargram (Sorry not best description, but attached pics show what I mean).
Is there anything else I can do to test all is ok? As IGMP was not on not sure this is resolved.
As always, many thanks, Rik.
RikParr73 wrote:
I've notcied that my sonos speakers in close proximity to the sats are not connecting to the respective sat but the router which is further away, is that a sign there is an issue?
Is there any wired Sonos speakers connected to the Router/Satellites? I had big issues when I had LG Speakers (part of an audio mesh system similar to Sonos) connected to the LAN port of the Satellite. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/quot-Wifi-Disconnection-quot-issues-are-still-in-2-2-1-210/m-p/1648667#M42790
The Sonos Playbar and Sub are connected via ethernet, but directly to the managed switch, not to the router or sat....
