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Orbi Ethernet Backhaul causing broadcast storm
I have just upgraded my Orbi router and satellites to V2.1.1.12 hoping to take advantage of the recent Ethernet backhaul feature. I use the Orbi router as my main router with a 24 port switch servic...
I intended to set this up tonight in this exact same house servicing switch configuration. Can someone address this post as to what to expect?
I spent a day this weekend trying every possible configuration, I factory reset the router and satellites several times, attempted connecting the satellites directly to the router via ethernet and in every scenario the satellites worked at first but upon any changes to the router reconfiguration that seemingly required a reboot (DHCP Reservation, Custom DNS Server, etc) the packet storm would ensue.
I've temporarily given up on the Ethernet backhaul and have started shopping for an entirely new networking solution to replace the Orbi.
In addition to the issue you are having that I was going to tackle today I am also having the Google Pixel reboots the Router when it connects issue. I am basically shopping for a different solution too and am curious if you are leaning towards anything specific?
I have my 2 thoughts narrowed down to the Linksys Velop or Google Wifi and using Ethernet Backhaul with them since it seems to be much more baked in and the Pixel while it may slow things down on the network doesn't reboot the router and take EVERYTHING off the network...
I just wasted another 2 hours on with Tech Support. After reflashing the firmware my Orbi Router will no longer show either devices or satellites connected (both are 0). This is a problem if you need to reserve DHCP leases for specific MACs (yes, I can enter it in by hand, but that's not why I paid $500). The satellites show they're connected, but none of my wireless devices want to connect to them, only the router...which shows no connections.
The tech support rep finally said she'd need to elevate this issue; give them 24 hours to respond. All great if this were a hobby, not a necessity for my livelihood. I am leaning towards a bad router, but can't do much about it until I hear back from tech support or decide I'm taking the entire setup back to Costco.
For now, I've started researching alternatives here: https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/best-mesh-wireless-system/
I am having this same issue. After updating my router and satellite firmware. I tried setting up ethernet backhaul and it crashed my entire network as well. On 3 separate attempts, the outcomes were the same. Had to reboot my modem and router to get internet back. Hope this addressed in a future update as ethernet backhaul was a feature I really wanted to use. I still have about 25 days in my return window so maybe I will explore alternatives as well.
- swanny76 how many satellites do you have?
- Just one for now. I just bought the system but will need to add a second if I keep the system. Thanks