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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.
hello ,
I 've ethernet wire everywhere .
when i buyed my Orbi RBK 500 , the ethernet backhaul was not activated . ( first firmware)
so i wired my two orbi and i set up as a classical 2 Wifi acces point.
But i ve updated the firmware that enabled the backhaul.
all my orbi are wire connected to my router and switch ,
and i woul 'd like to know , how i can set up or enable the backhaul protocol to optimize my wifi?
When ethernet backhaul is connected, then wireless on the Satellites is just wireless in AP mode for client devices. Theres no configuration to optimize wifi back haul since ethernet back haul is enabled.
OrbiOrtho wrote:hello ,
I 've ethernet wire everywhere .
when i buyed my Orbi RBK 500 , the ethernet backhaul was not activated . ( first firmware)
so i wired my two orbi and i set up as a classical 2 Wifi acces point.
But i ve updated the firmware that enabled the backhaul.
all my orbi are wire connected to my router and switch ,
and i woul 'd like to know , how i can set up or enable the backhaul protocol to optimize my wifi?