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RBK53 - Clarification on Ethernet Backhaul Set-Up
Hi i am hoping someone can help me clear up some questions regarding the setting up of my RBK53 Orbi router and two sateliites in an Ethernet Backhaul configuration. I have looked at the link below...
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Just touching base after a couple of weeks of testing.
As soon as I changed to Firmware 2.1.3.4 I was able to set up the Ethernet Backhaul. A quick check with IPERF3 showed good speeds across the network both wireless and wired. So far since last update everything has been stable.
Couple of points:
- My Orbi Router (in AP Mode) is connected to my Broadband Router via Ethernet into the Yellow WAN port
- My 2 x Orbi Satellites are connected to the Broadband Router via daisy chained un-managed switches
- After setting up the two satellites wirelessly first, then moving one by one to Ethernet I did see their IP addresses on the Router Conntection Page flick between 192.168.1.x (x being the actual address) and 192.168.1.250. Once I restarted each device this ceased to happen and they settled on the 192.168.1.x address.
Thanks to all support on this post.
Try a full factory reset with all units. Set the the router and 1 Satellite first using wifi. After they are set up and running. Connect the ethernet cable between the Satellite and the router. Give a few minutes for the system to reconfigure things.
Thanks, will try once I have an empty house and care dare take the WiFi down!
should I expect to see the satellite as a connect satellite with wired Backhaul on the config screen? I saw a screen shot on a forum somewhere that did that I think.
i guess I am asking what does “Right” look like when I log into the router?
Yes after it's set up and it's fully configured, it will show Wired Backhaul.
- Hi
Quick follow up question.
Where you have it working, are you using a switch between the orbI router and the satellite? Your wording a few posts ago read perhaps you were connecting them direct.
Secondly, would you suggest the scenario where they all connect via a switch is daisy chain or not? I currently don’t have that enabled.
Cheersmine seems to be working great. I have daisy chain off. I have 3 satellites (via cat5e) that go into a switch. That switch goes into my Uverse residential gateway. My orbi router is in AP mode and also plugs into a different ethernet port on my uverse resdidential gateway.