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Orbi Ethernet Backhaul Setup
Trying to set up my Orbi RBK853 for enthernet backhaul. No issues with the satellites. Question regarding the connections for the router with ethernet backhaul. Is it a single ethernet cable fr...
WAN port on the RBR?
Yes the WAN port on the RBR needs to be used for AP mode. Why FW update isn't working. Connect the WAN port on the RBR to the host router. I would reboot both host router and RBR after this then after the RBR is back online give it some time to let the status page populate. It will.
Ok progress and better understanding, some of obvious now!!! :)
Router connected to the WAN port, auto firmware checks now working.
Just realized the attached devices is really meant for the devices connecting wirelessly or through the LAN ports only. That is working as expected, but liked being able to see everything on my home network using the LAN Port. :)
Bottom line i need to get an extra Cat5e cable downstream of the DSR-250 to a diiferent switch to connect the ethernet backhauls.
Just remembered the house was wired with a spare Cat5e cable which i think i can connect back to the basement enclosure, if i use that the thernet backhaul should work ?
See attached a couple of possible setups, i think either will work, but is less desireable due to distance from router.
Will either work?
Thanks again for the help.
Netgear does not allow more than 1 attachment!!!
Yes, that will work for the RBS connected to the RBR.
Any progress on this?
Dsteve wrote:Ok progress and better understanding, some of obvious now!!! :)
Router connected to the WAN port, auto firmware checks now working.
Just realized the attached devices is really meant for the devices connecting wirelessly or through the LAN ports only. That is working as expected, but liked being able to see everything on my home network using the LAN Port. :)
Bottom line i need to get an extra Cat5e cable downstream of the DSR-250 to a diiferent switch to connect the ethernet backhauls.
Just remembered the house was wired with a spare Cat5e cable which i think i can connect back to the basement enclosure, if i use that the thernet backhaul should work ?
See attached a couple of possible setups, i think either will work, but is less desireable due to distance from router.
Will either work?
Thanks again for the help.
What you are proposing will work.
