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jmurphy19199
Aspirant
Jun 11, 2020

Netgear Nighthawk MR62 Wired Backhaul

Hi

I have just purchased the Netgear MR62 Mesh System and having issues trying to get Wired Backhaul working.

I currently have it now setup in traditional mesh mode with the satelite connecting wirelessly just so i can use it but i would like to use Wired Backhaul. below is my setup

 

This is how i tried to get the wired backhaul working. 

 

Nighthawk Router - Connected to managed network switch via "Internet" port on the back

Satelight - Connected to same managed network switch via Ethernet

 

Satelite would not show the backhaul connection in settings. Tried putting both in AP mode but this i think it not the right way

 

can someone explain in steps what i need to do 

 

Thanks 

6 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    What switch are you using? 

    what modem are you using?

    When you have it setup is it going like this:

    modem-----to wan port on router------>router-------->lan port------->switch-------->satellites

     

    i've seen people use modem/router combo devices and go like this

    modem/router-------switch------->wan port on router

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