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Wired Backhaul Issues
Hello all. I've had an Orbi RBK50 with 1 satelitte in my home for years now. It works quite well, except during/after firmware updates where more things get broken than fixed... Anyhow - I recently i...
Test the wire with a computer. have it hooked to the orbi on one end and a laptop/desktop on the other and make sure it works. I know you stated you used a tester but I've had cheaper testers pass a cable and then the cable fail during usage.
Another thought is, once its hooked up, give the satellite some time to fully establish connection. make sure you're firmware is current on it (what firmware are you on?).
How far apart are the satellites from the router and each other? 30ft is the minimum. If you're to far apart or have to much interference, it does drop from the 5ghz backhaul down to the 2.4ghz backhaul due to its better range and penetration ability. do you have daisy chain enabled? If you're using wired backhaul, disable it.
Thanks, I will try the wire on a laptop the next time I swing by their home.
I've definately given the connection some time to establish before plugging in the wire. The distance is fairly far, 2 floors away and opposite sides of the house. I'm actually surprised it's even able to maintain a 2.4ghz connection... No daisy chaining enabled, I've got it setup the exact same way mine at home is setup for wired backhaul, which works fine.
I can only think that the wire must be janky, but it tests fine. I'll bring my laptop next time.
Thanks
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch if one is in the configuration.
Try the RBS in the same room as the RBR with a patch cable to help rule out in wall LAN cabling and switches.
