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Ruegs
May 22, 2023Tutor
ORBI 960 Ethernet Backhaul Status Out of Sync
I'm running an ORBI 960 with two satellites connected to my LAN via Ethernet. I've had to replace the router due to a power surge from my local utility which damaged my original 960. Everything is wo...
CrimpOn
May 22, 2023Guru - Experienced User
When the replacement router arrived, did you go through the usual setup procedure of
- Setting the router password
- Defining the WiFi SSID/password
- Connecting each satellite to the router
(I prefer to initially sync the satellite over WiFi in the same room as the router - so I can watch everything from one place) Then connect a short Ethernet cable and verify that the satellite transitions (eventually) from WiFi backhaul to wired backhaul. Finally, move the satellite to the desired remote location. - Was the replacement router set up using the Orbi 'app' or the web interface? (http://orbilogin.net ) ?