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bulldog00
Apprentice
Nov 14, 2021
Solved

MS80 backhaul issue

Hi all, I have the MK83 mesh nighthawk. I have one MS80 satellite hardwired for backhaul. However, I cannot get the satellite to show a “wired” connection type from its IP interface (or from the garba...
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    bulldog00
    Nov 15, 2021

    quick follow up.  Found a bad punch down on the keystone.  Problem solved. Thanks again for the support!

    You'd think as i am an IT Professional and have loss of feeling in my finger tips from terminating so many cables, id know better... 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 14, 2021

It should switch to it automatically.

What does it show in the app and in the gui setup for the connection? 

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bulldog00
Apprentice
Nov 14, 2021
It shows 5ghz for the connection type.
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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 14, 2021

    In both the app and in the gui? 

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      bulldog00
      Apprentice
      Nov 14, 2021
      That is correct. In both app and web interface it shows wireless backhaul.
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        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 14, 2021

        whats the ethernet running through?
        is it going through a switch, a patch panel, or is it a direct connection with ethernet cable?

        If you move the satellite to by the router and connect with a known good 6ft cable, will it show connected?