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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...
Thanks so much for the help thus far.
I really don't think it is the RBS because I have tested them individually and I could replicate the problem. I have also tested them at different location and each time the problem only happens when two are connected to LAN.
Data point is also not an issue, I have 2 data points so I can test both units at the same time. I have used these data points before directly plugged into my laptop, so I know for sure they are working
Unless you are saying RBR is the problem when connected to both (and it cannot support that).
One question beore I do this test, if both RBS are in the same room, how do I know whether the RBS is working, since they both share the same SSID?
When you connect BOTH RBS to the back of the RBR, have the RBRs web page open to the connected devices page. Check the connection status there. If the RBR and RBS and cables inbetween are working, then BOTH RBS connection rates will show wired.
What if they both show wired, but the connection is unstable for one of the RBS? how would I know that which is having problem? Since one unit will be stable everything will seem OK when it is not.
That was the exact problem when I connected both to LAN during the test. The difference is I can easily tell the unstable connection because I'm connected to the RBS closest to me.