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RBK 53: First time set up : firmware update / ethernet backhaul
I have an Orbi RBK53 (RBR50 and two RBS50's). I'm going to use an Ethernet backhaul connection. The user manual states:
'Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices.'
Does anyone have any advice on how to update the firmware (without first connecting the units via Ethernet)?
Perhaps using an Ethernet backhaul automatically takes preference over a WiFi backhaul?
Any help much appreciated.
If your seting up the RBR in AP mode, what you can do is to not connect the RBR to the ISP modem at this point. Just wire connect one PC and walk thru the setup wizard. I will ask you if you want to manually setup the router. Manually set up the the RBR first with the wired PC. Complete the short wizard and get to the main web page. Find Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Router+AP mode. Select this and then select AP mode here. You can apply the setting and the RBR will reboot. Then connect the RBRs WAN port to the ISP modem. The RBRs access page may change so you can try re-acceccing it at orbilogin.com or find the IP address given to the RBR from the modems connected clients page.
Once the RBR is in ap mode, you can setup the wifi SSID name and PW for your needs, then go to sync up the RBS.
