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Orbi setup with ATT router, ethernet backhaul
I recently purchased this system, trying to eliminate dead spots and awkward wifi transitions in my home. I have an ATT 5268AC modem/router, with Fiber.
The plan: ATT gateway LAN -> Orbi Rout...
I have uverse fiber and use my orbi in AP mode but that isn't the issue. Ethernet backhaul broke with the latest firmware release. Some folks can get ethernet backhaul to work but there are lots of threads on the forum saying they can't get ethernet backhaul to work. I spoke to technical support a few weeks ago and they said a new firmware is being worked on to fix ethernet backhaul. Hopefully the firmware is coming out soon. For now I'm using wifi back-haul with daisychain (not as fast as the ethernet back-haul used to be before the latest firmware broke the functionality but certainly much better than the zero signal I was getting from my AT&T RG)
- I appreciate the info, sounds like I will also have to wait on the firmware update. Since part of my reason for having that dedicated Ethernet line was to feed my IP camera system, I may just connect the camera system (who's hub is located at the Satellite 1 location) directly into the ATT router via the Ethernet cable, to keep speeds up. I was hoping to plug the camera system into the Orbi satellite, and take advantage of the Ethernet backhaul for both.
Alternatively, I could easily return the whole system for a refund which is also tempting. Is there a comparable system that would have functional Ethernet backhaul and be a little more reliable? This firmware nonsense reaks of poor quality.Have you tried the ehternet back haul?
People do have working ethernet backhaul. Mines working.
Good Luck.
Yes - I've tried it. That's the point of my post, I've tried it and it's not working.
How is yours configured?
