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Ready to chuck this system through the window
Latest firmware V2.2.1.210 on AP mode.
This is the 3rd time I've tried to set this system up.
The first time my 2 LAN connected satelites suddenly switched to Wifi and refused to switch back to L...
Ok, thanks for the slightly random questions and more info. I went through a 4th setup and while it is technically working now, it seems to be through some random magic rather than actual science.
Brought all 3 units together, set them up in default Router mode rather than AP (so is on a different IP subnet to my wired LAN), all working ok apart from some odd drop outs when I was left being unable to ping anything, but eventually seemed to stabalise.
Now, I've taken the 2 satelites up stairs and plugged them into the LAN (as they're out of range of the main wifi) to kick start LAN backhaul.
However, the 2 satelites now show as disconnected (even after 12 hours), but when I connect to one satelites wifi (in the room right next to it), I can connect to the internet, BUT and it's a big BUT I receive an IP address from my main Internet router (192.168.1.x) rather than from the Orbi Router (192.168.2.x).
If I'm downstairs and connect to the main orbi router through wifi I get the 192.168.2.x address.
I've got 3 x managed smart switches inbetween the routers and satelites, but they're set to default other than being on a LAG. I have a draytek router with 4g backup and a Virgin Media line. I don't have any problem with the LAN setup.
In router mode I only see the devices that are connected to the wifi on the main router and if I log into each satelite indvidually I see what's connected there.
Oh, and I've tried enabling and disabling daisy chain, nothing.
What is the Mfr and model of the managed switches?
Disable ALL IGMP protocols on the manages switches, save and apply the change. You may need to power OFF the Orbi, satellites and switches fully then back on after the change.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-MR-2-1-Update-3-23-18/m-p/1553749/highlight/true#M30673
Leave Daisy Chain enabled on the UI for the router. This is needed while your wire connected to the satelites on this version of FW.
This will actually be disabled. Ya NG is aware of this.
Hi,
They're TP-LINK T1700G-28TQ / TL-SG1016DE / TL-SG108E
IGMP snooping / proxy was already disabled on the router and switches as I've had issues with this in the past.
Ok, another item to look at is any Green Ethernet support on your switchs, I see two of yours may this this.
One user reported that swapping theres out cleared there problem with the Orbi:
One fairly quick test you can try, Disconnect the satellites and bring them in to the same room as the router. Directly connect them, one at a time, to the router. Do they connect well there? Should get top BLUE led after waiting about 5 minutes. if they do, then try back in there remote locations. You might remove the swithes with this GREEN ethernet feature and test.
Besure Daisy Chain is check marked.
I know this is a pain. Orbi seems kind of picky when it comes to switches. Mines working well, however I don't have any GREEN Ethernet switches. And I just got a managed switch to test with. IGMP is disabled.
