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RBK50 Orbi Satellite crashes network
So I have had intermittent problems with the orbi system since the day I bought it, but as of this moment, the main issue I’m having is that the satellite is unusable. As soon as its powered on and c...
ALso should not use Daisy chain on a wired back haul...
In my situation I have a router and a satellite that are directly connected. And it's the Orbi admin console that locks up, so I fail to see the relevance of any wireless settings or the ISP modem. For this to work I have to turn off the satellite until the router is 100% stable. Then boot the satellite and wait for it to stabilize on wifi, which will create a period of console inaccessibility. Then, and only then, can I replug the wired backhaul. If it is connected at boot, the console remains inaccessible until the satellite is powered off.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.If you updated to recent FW v.210, try enabling Daisy Chain. Some have mentioned that this seems to be working in reverse order, enabling means disabled actually. This would be effecting wired back haul configurations.
Try a Manual FW load:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Firmware-2-2-1-210-released-as-of-10-3-18/m-p/1647303/highlight/true#M42416For wired back haul:
Set up IP address reservations for each satellite and devices on the router as you add them to the router. The satellites need to be set up via wireless first. Then connect 1 satellite at a time to the ethernet LAN cable. Wait 5 minutes and the top led on the satellite should turn on BLUE. Set up an IP address reservation for the 1st satellite. Continue to do the same thing for the 2nd satellite. Then follow up with your devices.
OrbiPhilip wrote:
In my situation I have a router and a satellite that are directly connected. And it's the Orbi admin console that locks up, so I fail to see the relevance of any wireless settings or the ISP modem. For this to work I have to turn off the satellite until the router is 100% stable. Then boot the satellite and wait for it to stabilize on wifi, which will create a period of console inaccessibility. Then, and only then, can I replug the wired backhaul. If it is connected at boot, the console remains inaccessible until the satellite is powered off.