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TDMWiFiGeek
Feb 10, 2021Aspirant
How to set up Orbi RBK853 (AC6000) with Ethernet Backhaul
The Orbi model I just bought is RBK853 (AC6000) -- and successfully installed. This is a guide to what I found (eventually) worked. I am now getting 400-500+ Mbps on wifi. My installation has o...
TDMWiFiGeek
Feb 10, 2021Aspirant
That page gave me the clue on what I was doing wrong BTW. Instruction manual does not have a section on backhaul cabling & installation, and it should!
The diagram should also show a cable going back to the modem from the Internet port, so it's clear that the other cables are between the router and the satelites. Only by staring at it did I realize I had to add cables to the back of the router to connect to the satelites.
FURRYe38
Feb 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Ya details are good however, the Internet port is a given that for the RBR, in router or AP mode, this port is only used to connect to the ISP Modem or upstream router.
Ya or at least reference that KB link in the user manual would be good too.