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nsquid
Oct 28, 2020Aspirant
RBS20 - disconnects when connecting ethernet backhaul
So last week i pulled out my linksys velop mesh after finding that, for some reason that neither myself or linksys support could determine, i was only getting about 30% of my ISP speed even on wired connections behind the velop.
I had put an RBK40 system in my mother in law's house some time ago and found that they weren't using it, so i took it back home and connected the RBR40 router and one RBS20 in my home using my wired ethernet to create a wired backhaul between the two. Works great, i get 700-800mbps on my wired (ISP delivers 1gbps) and 400 or so wireless. Could be better, but this is fine until i upgrade to something wifi 6.
Now here's my issue: i have another RBS20 that I have added, and using the 5ghz band as the backhaul connection type, there's no issue. However, as soon as i connect this RBS20 to my wired network, my whole network loses internet connectivity.
I have some more testing i need to do when my wife and kid don't need the network for work/school, such as determining if all wired and wireless connections go down when this happens or only devices connected to this specific satellite. Just wanted to see if anyone had seen anything similar before I go down this rabbit hole.
RBR40 2.6.1.36
RBS20 (2) 2.6.1.38
Is Daisy Chain enabled? Disable it to see.
Is the RBS directly connected to the RBR or is there a switch in between?
If so, 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
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- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Is Daisy Chain enabled? Disable it to see.
Is the RBS directly connected to the RBR or is there a switch in between?
If so, 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- nsquidAspirant
Good call - topology is modem>router>netgear gs110tp 8 port gig switch.
This switch connects to an 8 port patch in my garage which connects to the ports in the rooms, where the satellites were connecting - disabled daisy chain, and we're good to go!
Also found the fast roaming, beam forming, and MIMO settings on that page as well.
Thanks!
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Enjoy, :smileywink: