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Orbi 960 Wired Backhaul Odyssey
I purchased an Orbi 960 Mesh WiFi system, consisting of a router and two satellites, when it first came out last year. Overall, I've been pleased with the product. However, there has been one minor...
Wireless backhaul has always been enabled on Orbi systems. Been like that since the beginning. I believe on reason is that if something happens on the wired line, the RBS can automatically fall back to a wireless sync connection.
If you have all RBS connected via ethernet, they should ALL show as wired status on the RBRs web page. If one doesn't, then I would first check the one RBS near the RBR first wirelessly sycing it to the RBR. Turn OFF the other RBS. Check the status and once the RBS front LED is BLUE, connect the RBS to the RBR using a good quality patch cable. Give a couple of minutes and check the RBRs status. Should change to wired. IF it does, then you might take a look at the cabling at the remote location for this RBS.
Swap RBS locations with each other to see if the problem follows or not.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)?
What is the brand and model of the LAN switch you installed?