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salevine
Jun 05, 2020Aspirant
RBR/RBS50 Connection Type question
I have an RBR 50/RBS50 setup. The satellite is connected to the network via cable so I could get fastest connectionss. When I look at the control panel under "Connection Type" on the satellite - it ...
FURRYe38
Jun 05, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Yes it should...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
Is RBS directly connected to the RBR or via a switch?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
- salevineJun 15, 2020Aspirant
So its working now. At some point, i guess I moved the main base station and the wire got plugged into the WAN port instead of one of the numbered ports. Once I moved it - it solved that problem. Now I just get the light always being pink, but that is fine.
- FURRYe38Jun 15, 2020Guru - Experienced User
How do you mean?
The WAN port on the RBR should be connected to the ISP Modem or host router.
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
Is RBS directly connected to the RBR or via a switch?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?