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Orbi RBR850 + 3x RBS850 in AP mode with an existing UniFi router
Hello CrimpOn, by reading your post I found exactly the description of my issues as I attempted to integrate a Orbi RBR850 + 3x RBS850 in AP mode with an existing UniFi router. My configuration is: ...
Any ethernet connected RBS needs to be connected to the LAN ports behind the RBR: https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡 ‌‌🛰️
Then the RBS will appear correctly in Orbi app.
Well, this is the info I was looking for, it turns out that the cable position also affects the detection in the application. Thanks for explaining, now I understand more about the Ethernet backhaul setup.
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡