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lostgear
Mar 09, 2023Star
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 "...
lostgear
Mar 20, 2023Star
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.
plemans
Mar 20, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What switch is it?
Is it a managed switch?
- lostgearMar 22, 2023Star
"Smart" Switch. Netgear GS308E
- plemansMar 22, 2023Guru - Experienced User
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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