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Orbi RBK853 Second Satellite unable to work using ethernet backhaul
I am now using ethernet wired connection only for one Satellite because I can never get the other satellite to work.
Setup would have been star topology (if it works).
Firmware: V3.2.16.6_1.4.4
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My Router is in the kitchen because there's where my modem is.
My Satellite A is in the living room connected using ethernet cable
My Satellite B is in the 2nd floor connected wirelessly via Satellite A
I always thought it is as simple as plugging in LAN to get Satellite B to work but it's not the case. If I plug in the ethernet cable Satellite B would turn solid blue, I get connected to the wifi, but there's no internet.
I have read in other threads about "daisy chain" setting but this is not available in my login.
How do I get Satellite B to work using LAN?
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Are both RBS directly connected to the back of the RBR or is there a ethernet switch in between?
What happens if you swap RBS A for RBS B positions just to see if RBS B works at RBS A location? IF it works at RBS A location, then you may have a faulty cable in between RBR and RBS B location.
Check RBS A at RBS Bs location.
After the RBS are wirelessly synced first, then connect the ethernet cable.
Hi
Thank you for the reply.
Both RBS are connected through 'pass through' from the kitchen, to the living room and to 2nd floor respectively.
I have tried swapping the unit and it is the same, so it is not the RBS. I have also connected the LAN directly to my laptop and it works so it is not the wiring
RBS at first floor is connected using LAN and it is fine
RBS at the 2nd floor is the one that is wirelessly synced because it won't work when connected to LAN.
I have tried:
a) wirelessly sync and then connected LAN -NG
b) power off, connect LAN, power on - NG
c) side note: connect LAN directly to laptop - OK
Pls let me know what else I can try. Thank you very much
What is this "pass through"? A hole in the wall?
So when you swap locations with the RBS, the problem follows the one RBS?
25 feet is a bit too close. 30ft for more is recommended distance.
I have tried swapping the RBS before as per my previous posts, the problem remains at the same location (ie different unit has the same problem)
About this -> 25 feet is a bit too close. 30ft for more is recommended distance.
What happens when it is too close? shouldn't it connect to any of these units?
So that means there is a wire cable problem at the one problem location or wire segment that feeds to this area has a problem.
Having too much wifi signal overlap can cause problems between the RBR and RBS. Placement is key as well as distance. Placement in a line out from the RBR can be used in will daisy chain the RBS. Placed in a star formation out from the RBR is common practice.
