Just bought the Orbi with satellite, got it up and running ok however my switch has now stopped working. the Orbi app can see the devices using the switch but there is no internet getting through to those devices. the switch was working fine with my old router. I have more wired devices than there are network ports on the orbi (satellite too far away to be useful wired) Any suggestions please? Do I need a new switch?

hmmm maybe its not the switch.... Ive plugged one direct into the router and its still not working there either... Found it... I had a cable plugged both ends into the switch :womanfrustrated: doh

Orbi rbr50 with netgear switch GS608 switch

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FURRYe38
Guru
Sep 10, 2021
Be sure LAN cables are in working condition and of good quality. CAT6 is recommended.

Power OFF the switch for 10 seconds then back ON.

Connect a couple of wired devices to the back of the RBR to see if they work there. If they do, possible your switch has gone bad.

Please visit and post about any switch support help or information here:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Unmanaged-Switches-Forum/bd-p/business-unmanaged-switches
- claireb707
  Aspirant
  Sep 10, 2021
  thanks, will try that now...
  - claireb707
    Aspirant
    Sep 10, 2021
    hmmm maybe its not the switch.... Ive plugged one direct into the router and its still not working there either...
    
    Found it... I had a cable plugged both ends into the switch :womanfrustrated: doh

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Orbi rbr50 with netgear switch GS608 switch