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Problems with new Orbi RBK53 setup
I am attempting to replace my old Open-Mesh setup with an Orbi RBK53 setup. I have the RBR50 setup as an AP connected to my LAN behind a separate router (Sophos UTM), and the two RBS50s connected to ...
Sorry to waste your time. Turns out I had accidentally plugged the LAN into the RBR50's WAN port, instead of one of the LAN ports. :smileysad: Once I discovered that, the satellites connected to the RBR50 via Ethernet.
Please review this to ensure the RBS are connected in this fashion:
RBS need directly connection to the back of the RBR or on same chain segment thru a switch. They can't be connected in parallel to a switch. Must be on the same segment in the chain.
Your Procurve is a managed switch. Ensure ALL IGMP protocols are disabled on this switch. Same for other switches that RBS are connected too. What is the Mfr and model of these switches? If managed, ensure all IGMP protocols are disabled on these as well.
Also be sure that these switches don't have any Green Ethernet features. Orbi doesn't like that feature.
I use HP Procurve 1400/1800 series switches with my Orbi.
Sorry to waste your time. Turns out I had accidentally plugged the LAN into the RBR50's WAN port, instead of one of the LAN ports. :smileysad: Once I discovered that, the satellites connected to the RBR50 via Ethernet.
Glad its working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
Pheckphul wrote:Sorry to waste your time. Turns out I had accidentally plugged the LAN into the RBR50's WAN port, instead of one of the LAN ports. :smileysad: Once I discovered that, the satellites connected to the RBR50 via Ethernet.