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MNChuck
Sep 24, 2021Tutor
Orbi 753 w/ fw v4.6.3.16_2.0.51 satellites dropping
My Orbi 753 system auto updated to fw 4.6.3.16_2.0.51 and now the satellites are dropping connection. I can get them working again by power cycling them. The satellites are hard wired to the router with ethernet cable.
Any suggestions on solutions? This system has been troublesome since I purchased it and I am ready to return it if a quick fix can't be suggested.
MNChuck
RBS7 or 8 series will work.
EAX80 will do in pinch however doesn't integrate like RBS do.
9 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Did v16 get applied to the RBS as well?
Are the RBS directly connected to the back of the RBR or is there a LAN switch in between?
- MNChuckTutor
The satellites are on the same firmware as the router (v.4.3.16).
There is a lan switch between the satellites and the router - both satellites are on the same switch but they are not connected directly to the back of the router. I can change that - either by connecting the satellites directly to the router with the ethernet cables, or by letting them connect to the router wirelessly without the wired ethernet backhaul.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Can you remove the switch to see if the problem continues? Wireless or wired if you can.
What is the brand and model of this switch?