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...

datascope11

Aspirant

Sep 03, 2019

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

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Sep 04, 2019

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.

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