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ElCapo
Dec 27, 2021Luminary
RBK853 With Ethernet Backhaul Satellites Drop Out
Hello I have just replaced my RBK53 with RBK853 and am having issues with my satellites. My setup is as follows: Router connected to VirginMedia for Internet 2x Satellites directly conne...
ElCapo
Dec 27, 2021Luminary
Hi
On the first question, I actually added them as wireless first accidently. My intention was to do it through Ethernet at the start, however, i realised after I set up that one end was unplugged!!! So I connected via ethernet after initial set up.
The cat cable is CAT6.
Distance is a little hard to measure as the crow flies, but I would say as staight line they are just under 30ft, obviously with walls, stairs etc in the way :-)
Thanks
Andy
FURRYe38
Dec 27, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Possible distance could be a factor, I would try moving the RBS out a bit farther if possible, or turn down the power output on the RBR from 100% to 50% and see if anything appears on th RBS.