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RBK854, Satellites don't sync through Ethernet backhaul
I've got an RBK854 (1 RBR850 + 3 RDS850's). Setup seemed to work just fine, can put all 4 devices in a room and can get them all to sync up just fine wireless. I then move the satellites to vari...
I would presume that you may have had a faulty unit rather than a bug. I know mines working in AP mode and both RBS ARE ethernet connected and is working fine.
Glad you found something.
Enjoy.
I'm going to make the assumption I found some sort of software bug with the latest firmware for the RBR850/RBS850.
I was able to return it to the vendor and instead I purchased the Orbi Pro SXR80/SXS80's, etc
Exact same setup 1 router and 3 satellites and it looks like the Ethernet backhaul is working right.
I was able to configure it by finding the IP address and going to it from my PC. After it was all setup, I can see the router reporting under Attached Devices that 3 Satellites are connected, and when I go to Attached Devices I can see the 3 satellites are listed as wired.
This is a sigh of relief as I never saw any of this in the web pages of the Orbi RBR850/RBS850's, so I'm definitely much happier, just have to figure out why my iPhone and Android versions of the Orbi app won't connect to it.
I would presume that you may have had a faulty unit rather than a bug. I know mines working in AP mode and both RBS ARE ethernet connected and is working fine.
Glad you found something.
Enjoy.