So I removed one of my Satellites from the management console which was connected via wireless and moved it to another location. At this new location there is a lan cable which I will now be using. My problem. So now when I connect the lan cable, it just is added as a connected device and is not seen as a satellite and hence no longer set up with backhaul. Any gurus out there that can help me get it reconnected the proper way where it shows up as a satellite and used as part of the backhaul again? Thanks in advance. -Robert

What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration? Good to hear. Mark your thread solved so others will know. Glad to be of help. RobertRosal wrote: So it did some doing but I juggled everything around and was able to connect the satellites directly to the router. I am happy to say everything is working great and working as it should be now. Showing Backhaul as good and both satellites showing connected via wire. Also the app on the phone and the console on my laptop both read the same now! I am one happy camper! Thanks again Furry!

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ekhalil
Master
Jan 23, 2019
- You should have not removed the satellite and just plugged in the LAN cable. Please add the satellite first wirelessly (by having it close to the router) the move it to where you want it to be and plug in the cable.
- Since you will now have a combination of wired and wireless backhaul, I’d disable Daisy Chain as it will cause issues if you have other wired devices.
FURRYe38
Guru
Jan 23, 2019
For wired back haul:
Set up IP address reservations for each satellite and devices on the router as you add them to the router. The satellites need to be set up via wireless first. Then connect 1 satellite at a time to the ethernet LAN cable. Wait 5 minutes and the top led on the satellite should turn on BLUE. Set up an IP address reservation for the 1st satellite. Continue to do the same thing for the 2nd satellite. Then follow up with your devices.

RobertRosal wrote:

So I removed one of my Satellites from the management console which was connected via wireless and moved it to another location. At this new location there is a lan cable which I will now be using.

My problem. So now when I connect the lan cable, it just is added as a connected device and is not seen as a satellite and hence no longer set up with backhaul. Any gurus out there that can help me get it reconnected the proper way where it shows up as a satellite and used as part of the backhaul again?

Thanks in advance.

-Robert
- RobertRosal
  Virtuoso
  Jan 23, 2019
  FURRYe38 wrote:
  
  For wired back haul:
  Set up IP address reservations for each satellite and devices on the router as you add them to the router. The satellites need to be set up via wireless first. Then connect 1 satellite at a time to the ethernet LAN cable. Wait 5 minutes and the top led on the satellite should turn on BLUE. Set up an IP address reservation for the 1st satellite. Continue to do the same thing for the 2nd satellite. Then follow up with your devices.
  
  RobertRosal wrote:
  
  So I removed one of my Satellites from the management console which was connected via wireless and moved it to another location. At this new location there is a lan cable which I will now be using.
  
  My problem. So now when I connect the lan cable, it just is added as a connected device and is not seen as a satellite and hence no longer set up with backhaul. Any gurus out there that can help me get it reconnected the proper way where it shows up as a satellite and used as part of the backhaul again?
  
  Thanks in advance.
  
  -Robert
  
  Okay I get what you're saying and I will follow you're instructions but the problem now is when I power on the satellite it automatically reconnects to the router but as an attached device. It is not found as a satellite. I tried to reset the satellite but it does no good and reconnects and never allows me to re-add.
  
  So I am stuck there where the satellite seems as if it won't reset and I cannot add. I tried resetting many times thinking it was succesfully reset since the power led was blinking amber.
  
  Again your help will be greatly appreciated!
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Jan 23, 2019
    Fctory reset the router using the back push pin button. Hold it in until the top led turns on AMBER then let go. Wait for the WHITE led to slowly pulsate, then hit the sync button in the back of the Orbi router, and then hit the synce button on the satellite. You can do this in the same room as the router with the satellite.
    
    RobertRosal wrote:
    
    Okay I get what you're saying and I will follow you're instructions but the problem now is when I power on the satellite it automatically reconnects to the router but as an attached device. It is not found as a satellite. I tried to reset the satellite but it does no good and reconnects and never allows me to re-add.
    
    So I am stuck there where the satellite seems as if it won't reset and I cannot add. I tried resetting many times thinking it was succesfully reset since the power led was blinking amber.
    
    Again your help will be greatly appreciated!

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