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GS308T Managed Switch
I just bought a new RBR850 (replaced my RBR50) and I'm having the SAME issues as before. I believe I have narrowed it down to a mananged switch I have on the network causing issues. I do not know h...
Try finding IGMP and Green Ethernet options on the Switches web page and disable them. See if this helps.
Otherwise I would recommend replaced this model switch with from from this list:
NG GS-105/108v4, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
Try finding IGMP and Green Ethernet options on the Switches web page and disable them. See if this helps.
Otherwise I would recommend replaced this model switch with from from this list:
NG GS-105/108v4, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
Thank you for the reply. Both of those are disabled already. (I'm assuming default).
I'm curious as to why you recommend another switch? Is this managed switch known to be a problem with my orbi network? I would gladly remove it and use a passive swith and just 1 ethernet cable on my unraid. I am not sure of how that setup works, or why I have them bonded. I just want it to work. LOL
On a side note, but still related. I have created a pfSense router. If I use that as my router and turn the Orbi into an Access Point, would that allow me to keep the managed switch or still need to get rid of it? Thanks
Seen issues with Managed switches with Orbi systems historically. Orbi is kind picky when it comes to switches. Specially when in between the RBR and RBS.
I would connect up the RBS directly to the back of the RBR and remove the switch and test the system out to see if this brings stability and good operation to the system. If it does, then you'll know it's the switch.
Yes you can use a firewall in front and configure the Orbi for AP mode. RBS still need to be connected to the back of the RBR, even in AP mode. You can use switches in between however, just would need something suggested instead of a managed switch. Those models suggested have been tested and work with orbi systems.
It appears I have another managed switch I was unaware of. It's tp-link 8-port Gigabit Easy Smart With with 4-Port PoE+. I am going to replace that as well. What do you recommend for a PoE+ that will work with orbi? Thank you.
