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agolebio
Aspirant
Feb 28, 2020

Synology NAS 216+ not visible from Orbi Minirouter RBK40

Hi All,   I am trying to connect Synology NAS 216+ into my home network without success. Orbi is set up as a router, there is nothing in between the ISP and Orbi. There are 3 devices hardwired (3 ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 28, 2020

If other devices are working when connected to the RBR and the NAS doesn't and you have swapped LAN cables. Possible bad port on the NAS or it's configuration or IP address scheme doesn't match 192.168.1.###. You'll need to contact the Mfr of the NAS for support, help and additional information regarding there product. 

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    agolebio
    Aspirant
    Feb 29, 2020

    Already raised a support case @ Netgear and Synology.

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Feb 29, 2020

      One good way to tell about LAN activity, install a non manged non green ethernet Gb LAN switch behing the RBR. Then connect you LAN devices to this switch. Switch do have activity LED indications which are helpful. 

      agolebio wrote:

      Already raised a support case @ Netgear and Synology.