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"Connected without internet" when moving from WiFI backhaul to wired backhaul
I recently upgraded from an Orbi Wifi5 system to the Orbi Wifi 6 and am having major delays when switching between devices . My setup is this: Orbi RBR760 in the main house. 2 satellites also in the...
A few things to note:
1. It does not happen every time. I can sometimes walk between buildings and not have the issue.
2. It equally affects Windows devices.I tested with an Android phone and Surface tablet and they both lost connectivity at the same time, which is typically about 20 seconds after walking into the house or out building respectively.
3. Any device connected in either building that isn't moving is just fine, both wired and wireless, it's definitely an issue with switching between APs.
Ok, quick update that saves a few troubleshooting steps.
1. I double-checked and the one connection to the Orbi RBR is to the Internet port and it is reachable on its LAN IP so AP mode does reassign the Internet port to LAN and I do remember at the time of switching to AP mode that it required the internet connection on the Internet port even in AP mode. So that simplified that one piece of the puzzle.
2. I removed the Netgear switch between the RBR and the Cisco and it did not solve the issue so that's a bust.
3. I will likely have to run a new network cable from a LAN port on the RBR, bypass the switches altogether and connect it directly to the RBS LAN port.