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Orbi Pro Mini includes Satellite as Attached Device even if wired to router
The Orbi Pro Mini Satellite is wired via Ethernet + switch to the same network as the Router (in Access Point Mode). But in the web interphase under Attached Devices the satellite appears under "...
this option:
Gateway---->Router---->SXR (wan port)---SXR(LAN port)--->Switch----satellites?
the satellites must be connected to the SXR's lan port if hardwired in.
I see. Is there any reason why this won't work?
Gateway---->Router----Switch--->SXR (wan port)---SXR(LAN port)
--->----satellites?
Isn't it in essence the same physical connection as:
Gateway---->Router---->SXR (wan port)---SXR(LAN port)--->Switch----satellites?
If 2 routers (SXR30) are connected, both need to be in "router" mode. If one of them is AP mode, it would have some problems.
Sorry there is just one SXR (in AP mode) and a Satellite. I just separated the ports for clarity.
So it should be:
Gateway---->Router---->(wan port)-SXR -(LAN port)--->Switch----satellites?
Although I tried with LAN port in SXR as well but same results.
You can connect the satellites to the lans port on the SXR.
That'll work the same as connecting the switch to its lan ports and then the satellites to the switch.
You just can't have the SXR only connected via wan port and the satellites hardwired in through the wan port.
So having cleared that, my question still isn't answered. My Satellite won't appear in Wired Devices even if connected to the LAN (or WAN) port of the main unit (in AP mode) through a switch.
What switch is it?
Is it a managed switch?
"Smart" Switch. Netgear GS308E
Most smart switches don't cause issues but when they do it tends be the smart features of the switch and the pro system not being set right. Either vlans or the other features of the switch not matching the orbi's.
I'm not an expert on managed switches or the pro features of the orbi. So not much help there.
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