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ElCapo
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Mar 24, 2018
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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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    ElCapo
    Apr 06, 2018

    OK..

     

    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.