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ColdFire3000
Jun 06, 2022Aspirant
Orbi Pro SXR30 SXS30 wired backhaul
I have a brand new Orbi setup and having nothing but issues with it. My setup is: Downstairs Virgin router->switch with SXR 30 plugged into it Switch->cat5 cable through ceiling to middle floor ...
- Jun 08, 2022I didn't do anything differently in terms of config, except that I did it all using the web interface rather than the stupid app.
This time everything worked the way it was supposed to.
I've got all the cabling setup exactly the same way. Although in testing the wireless backhaul is actually working quite well, so might leave it wireless for easier locating.
As promised, the attached images show the satellite connected via wireless Vs wired backhaul between the router and the satellite. Note that the wireless part being lit up or not. I've not seen this information clearly shown with screenshots anywhere, only in the Orbi app, so hopefully it's helpful to someone!
CrimpOn
Jun 06, 2022Guru - Experienced User
p.s. It's probably a good idea to identify the specific brand/model of switches in the network.
There can be problems with certain switches, especially when the switches support IGMP Snooping.
ColdFire3000
Jun 07, 2022Aspirant
They are standard unmanaged Netgear GS108's. But as I said, I have the same issue without the switches involved, with the satellite directly connected to the main router.
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