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Please, Please, Please add "Force Ethernet Backhaul" to settings!!
I love my Orbi system (Router + 2 Sats) but the inability to force ethernet backhaul is such a pain. If the power flickers, all devices reboot and will try to reconnect. Since the router takes a bi...
I did another emulated power cycle. ARP storm happened again with the RBS connected via ethernet with LAN switch, seems to go about 1 minute or a bit longer this time however stopped and the system continued working fine.
I thought maybe having the web page opened on the RBRs web page was contributing to this but no, happens with the browser closed. Seems that a power outage then back on will trigger the storm however only seems to last for about a minute then stops.
What Orbi model do you have?
What firmware version is loaded?
What CAT# lan cable are you using? CAT6 is recommended.
Is there a lan switch in between the RBR and RBS?
What mode is the RBR in? AP or Router mode?
RBS and RBR sync fully with Ethernet connected RBS.
IF the RBS are failing to sync after a brown out then there is a problem that should be figured out. Forcing would not solve anything. Orbi RBS should reconnect via wireless as last resort or ethernet, IF, all is in good condition and configuration between the RBR and RBS.
Never have seen this on any Orbi system after a brown out.