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RBK 53 trying to set up Ethernet backhaul
Got the system from Costco and after a couple of days struggling to get it working and countless reading here. I got my house system up and running with faster wifi speed/coverage than before. The system is now running Orbi router as AP with 2 satellites connected via wireless backhaul. I have been trying various suggestion here on how to get backhaul to connect via ethernet.
Internet goes into the house via Arris SB6183 modem -> Asus AC-RT68U router -> Netgear Unmanaged 16-port switch GS116LP.
Orbi router and 2 satellites connect to this switch via ethernet cables.
I set a fixed IP for the Orbi router (192.168.1.2) and the 2 satellites (x.3 and x.4).
I tried to remove the ethernet cables from the satelittes, let them connect via wireless and plug the ethernet back in, etc.
Whatever I did, they still show as wireless backhaul.
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Did you refresh the browser and reboot the RBR and then check the status?
Did the led turn on BLUE after connecting the ethernet cable to the satellites?
