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sminervi's avatar
sminervi
Aspirant
Sep 15, 2018

Orbi RBR50/RBS50 AP mode disconnection

Hi team,

just got a new RBR50/RBS50. firmware updated to v2.1.4.16, latest on the portal.

the issue is that as soon as i change RBR50 to AP mode i miss the satellite RBS50.

only way to recover is to revert back RBR50 to router mode.

From other discussion i understand AP mode should support Satellite, is that right ?

Any suggestion to address this issue ?

i'm using a wireless backhaul, does Wired change anything?

thanks

Troubleshooting

7 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 16, 2018

    Yes, AP mode supports satellites. After setting up the satllite via wireless in router mode, then chnage to AP mode on the router, it should follow with out having to set up again. You can try setting the satellite up maybe after changing from router to AP mode.

     

    Is the satellite connected wired or wireless? You may need to turn OFF the satellite, make the change from router to AP mode, then turn ON the satellite and test...Disable Daisy Chain on the RBR router.

     

    • sminervi's avatar
      sminervi
      Aspirant
      Sep 17, 2018

      ciao, thanks for the reply.

      i did several test during the last weekend. i succeded to change to AP mode and i did this a couple of time after reset.

      the first time i had to connect the ethernet cable to see the satellite back online.

      the second was exactly the contrary. i had to disconnect the cable anthe the satellite was back in sync.

      I also had issues with satellite while changing the SSID. i tried both on router mode and AP mode. the Satellite keeps the old SSID alive and never sync (i waited 30 min max). 

      For this i had to reset again and change the SSID since the beginning.

      I have the impression that the saltellite behaviour is not exacly predictable and this is a bit scaring.

      the only think i didn't see in teh config and i didn't apply is the "disable daisy chain". 

      Is this change going to make it more stable ? 

      in this moment ny satellite is wired and i have one netgear switch in the middle.

       

      again thanks

      ciao

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 17, 2018

        What is the model# of this switch your using?

        If the satellite is wired, then Daisy chain needs to be disabled.

         

        The best method I found to get a satellite wired is to reset it, re-add it via wireless, do this near the router. Once the top led on the satellite is BLUE, connect the LAN cable between the router and satellite and give 5 minutes for the top led on the satellite to turn on BLUE. Do a IP address reservation ON the router for the satellite. Save and apply. Turn off the satellite then place in remote location and connect up it's LAN cable there to the satellite and turn on.