Orbi RBS50 refuses to use wired backhaul instead of wireless backhaul

There a LAN switch in the mix? 

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bbender716 wrote:

I have an Orbi RBR50 and RBS50, both updated to latest 2.7x.x firmware.

 

Problem: the satellite is wired to the RBR50 via ethernet cable, but always indicates backhaul is 5Ghz via the "attached devices" dashboard.

 

I've tested the ethernet cable with a cable tester and confirmed it working and communicating properly. I've also switched ports on both the router side and the satellite side. 

 

One test I ran was I reset my Orbi, re-paired it right next to the router via wireless, then waited, and then inserted an ethernet cable. It recognized the wired backhaul. 

 

I unplugged the satellite, moved it to the remote location, plugged it into the ethernet cable, and once it booted, "5ghz backhaul". :smileyfrustrated:

 

Any ideas/thoughts or things I'm missing? 

 

Thanks!

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