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XB7 with Orbi RBR50 and RBS50 in Access Point Mode Issue
I have a XB7 (Model:CGM4331COM) that I would like to use as my router with the WiFi turned off, and I would like to use my Orbi Router RBR50 and Satellite RBS50 in Access Point mode, but as soon as I...
FURRYe38 wrote:So were you able to get it working?
Yes, by follwing the instructions provided by Flash008 in the other post.
It seems the STP that the RBK50s use was the culprit. That was what was bringing my network down with the XB7 and unmanged switches as well as with the pfSense with managed switches. I think this needs to be dealt with. I tagged the moderator before on this more than once, but I never received any feedback. That is unfortunate.
Thanks for your help!
I guess. Not sure if NG will fully address this as in most cases the use of good working non managed swtiches in place seem to resolve this for most of us. I've tried many different configurations and 3 branded switches and all seem to work for Orbi in AP mode when configured correctly and connected right. IGMP protocols on managed switchs were one cause that one user found a while back. Others said that green ethernet features on even non managed switches can be a cause as well. I have NGs non manages switchs with green ethernet and these seen to not present a problem for Orbi. So maybe NG did something with that as I'm not seeing any problems with green ethernet switches from NG currently.
One thing to keep in mind as well, it's best to use 1 branded line of switches rather then a mixed brand with Orbi. I have tested 3 different brands and models and all work well with Orbi in AP or router mode. My one manage switch works as I keep IGMP and Green Ethernet features disabled on it.