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Peanut_Butter
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Mar 10, 2022
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Ethernet Backhaul

Hi Everyone.    I've decided to create a wired backhaul connection to my Orbi mesh system (RBK753).    Basically that's my setup ("star topology", very simple):   1) Changed my Virgin Hub 3.0 f...
  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Mar 11, 2022
    Peanut_Butter wrote:

    How can I certify that my Orbi satellites are receiving the internet data from the router over the wired backhaul setup I've done in the steps above? Whilst the ethernet cables are plugged in the satellites, I have a strange feeling that the wireless could be prevailing over my wired backhaul setup (I might be wrong).

    On the opening page of the Orbi app, the network diagram shows satellites connected to the router with a dotted line (for WiFi connection) and with a solid line ( for wired connection).

     

    Or, the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net), Attached Devices page lists the satellites at the top and describes the backhaul connection with pictures and words ('wired').

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JohnnyWick
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Mar 14, 2022

Thanks so much for clarifying, I checked the Orbi app and I could confirm the continuous line linking the router and satellites. Everything looking perfect! :-) Much appreciated for your help! :-)