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Orbi Wifi 6: Bridge-Mode over LAN
Hi I use Orbi Wifi 6 (RBR850 and RBS850) and in bridge mode as an access point. The RBR850 is connected to my network over the WAN port and the RBS850 (satellite) is also connected to my network ove...
Hi
Thank you for the feedbacck. Today I didn't connect the RBR to my network over the WAN port, but over LAN1 (RBR-> LAN1-> Switch) and now i see the RBS as a wired connection and backhaul in the web GUI.
I use Unifi US8 switches in my network.
Basically everything works, but the web GUI (view) does not give me such a sophisticated impression.
Greeting
So if your using the LAN port of the RBR to connect to your main network, I presume your front LED is on and PINK? I should be if your not using the WAN port for the RBRs connection to the main network and internet services. This is a problem still as the WAN port is used in both router and AP mode operation so that the front LED correctly indicates RBR operational status.
Yes thats right, but witch port on the RBR is the right when i want use it as a Access Point WAN oder LAN?
I think at Netgear one assumes that 90% of the customers use Orbi as a router and not in bridge mode.
Greeting
The WAN port is use for router and for AP mode. The front LED depends on the WAN port connection to determine the correct indication to give the user looking at the front LED bar. Same thing for the Orbi AC systems. There is no bridge mode for Orbi systems. Just router or AP mode.
Is there a LAN switch being use between the RBR and RBS? Is so, What is the Mfr and model# of the LAN switch?
Yes between the RBR and RBS is a Unifi Switch US8. The RBR is in the Livingroom and the RBS in the Office.
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