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breynolds1957
Aug 08, 2022Follower
Orbi RBR840 / RBS840 Wired connection
The big picture question is that my RBS840 satellites seem to be connecting to the RBR840 using wireless connections instead of a wired connection, and I'm looking for a way to ensure the wired conne...
plemans
Aug 09, 2022Guru - Experienced User
If you look at what the lines mean, a solid line means ethernet connection and a dashed line is wifi connection. (for the lines between them)
https://kb.netgear.com/000061800/What-do-the-lines-and-colors-in-the-Orbi-Network-Map-mean
Try logging in through the browser to see whats being shown. Tends to be a little more accurate.
Are they working ok?
Hows speeds when tested on the satellites?
Is there a switch in between the router/satellites? If so, what one