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Mar 15, 2022

Ethernet Backhaul - Connected Orbi Issue

I have an RBK753 system. With a router and 3 satellites. The satellites are connected via ethernet backhaul to a switch along with the router. I have noticed that usually the 3 satellites show th...

akhilstyle

Tutor

Mar 15, 2022

Hi,

Thanks for your reply

RBR 750 - firmware - 4.6.5.14
RBS 750 - firmware - 4.6.5.14

ISP modem - open reach g fast modem model MT992

Switch - TP-Link TL-SG108S, 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch

The modem is plugged into the routers wan port. One of the lan ports is connected to the switch. Then all of the satellites connect to the switch.

All CAT5 cable.

Thanks

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Mar 15, 2022

akhilstyle wrote:
Hi,

Thanks for your reply

RBR 750 - firmware - 4.6.5.14
RBS 750 - firmware - 4.6.5.14

ISP modem - open reach g fast modem model MT992

Switch - TP-Link TL-SG108S, 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Seen others with this brand having problematic issues with Orbi systems. Has Green ethernet features that can cause problems:

Green Ethernet technology saves power consumption

The modem is plugged into the routers wan port. One of the lan ports is connected to the switch. Then all of the satellites connect to the switch.

All CAT5 cable. < Cat6 LAN cables are recommended at minimum.

akhilstyle
Tutor
Mar 15, 2022
Thanks.

Are there any examples of unmanaged switches that work?

Thanks
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Mar 15, 2022
  NG GS-105/108v4 and GS308v3, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
  - akhilstyle
    Tutor
    Mar 15, 2022
    Thank you so much - I will give it a go with one of the switches that you recommend.
    
    If I use the current (green/energy saving) TP Link switch on one of the satellites (to connect other devices) will that be ok as it is not between the router and satellite? For example if I have the router connected to the satellite via one of the switches that you mentioned, and then plug in the tp-link switch to the other ethernet port on the satellite - to connect a few other devices - would this be ok? or would I have a similar issue?
    
    Thanks
    Akhil