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Properly connecting wireless backhaul for Orbi RBR50/RBS50
To anyone who is attempting a WIRED backhaul configuration of their Orbi system (in this case, RBR50 base and two RBS50 satellites), remember that the satellite units must be wired directly into the ...
Yes, the star and daisy chain topologies will work, too. However, the point is that, for proper wired backhaul, the satellites need to ultimately connect to the LAN port(s) of the base unit, and not to, for example, a switch or router to which the WAN port of the base unit is connected. This configuration might exist in those who are using Orbi in AP mode with a separate router or gateway connected to the WAN. The practical implication of the need to connect wired backhaul this way is that additional Ethernet cables running to/from the base unit will invariably be necessary should the base unit be located some distance from the router/gateway being used. In my case, I needed to run these additional cables.
My RBS is connected behind four daisy chained Gb LAN switches while my RBR50 is in router mode currently. Has worked like this since getting a RBR50 to play with day one. After factory resetting the RBS50, connect it to the last switch and let it sync. Or press the sync buttons. Works like this in AP mode as well. OF course the WAN port on the RBR is only used for connection to the main ISP modem when in router mode or main host router when in AP mode.