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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 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.
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?
My Ethernet backhaul is working fine. I have my Orbi router in AP mode and one satellite wired to my ISP router (BT Smarthub) and another satellite connected wirelessly to the Orbi Router. This setup has worked flawlessly for me on all (well since Ethernet backhaul was introduced) firmware drops and it sounds as if you could run the same approach. Don’t worry about DMZs, just use the Orbi in AP mode.
i have all the options, ie daisy chaining, mu-mimo, beam forming enabled and have never needed to factory reset.
timch wrote:
My Ethernet backhaul is working fine. I have my Orbi router in AP mode and one satellite wired to my ISP router (BT Smarthub) and another satellite connected wirelessly to the Orbi Router. This setup has worked flawlessly for me on all (well since Ethernet backhaul was introduced) firmware drops and it sounds as if you could run the same approach. Don’t worry about DMZs, just use the Orbi in AP mode.
i have all the options, ie daisy chaining, mu-mimo, beam forming enabled and have never needed to factory reset.
Can you describe how you went about setting that all up? Did you do one router at a time? Any particular setting changing other than what you mentioned? You have the exact setup I'm going for, and for some reason my system wants to lose its mind as soon as ethernet gets involved.
Also is your modem connected to your Orbi router's WAN or LAN port? I'm finding a lot of conflicting information as to which port to connect to when in AP mode.