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Philboy01
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Nov 25, 2025

RBR750/RBS750 Backhaul Problem

I have the RBK753 which contains a router and 2 satellites. I live in a 3 bed semi-detached home. On the ground floor I have the router. On the first floor in the nursery, I have a satellite (about 2...
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 25, 2025
Philboy01 wrote:

I have the RBK753 which contains a router and 2 satellites. I live in a 3 bed semi-detached home. On the ground floor I have the router. On the first floor in the nursery, I have a satellite (about 20ft away from router and it has to go through wooden floor).

 

I then have the nursery satellite connected to a satellite in the attic via ethernet. The attic is fully soundproofed with multiple layers in walls and floor.

What happens if you disconnect the ethernet and power-cycle all three mesh elements?  Does the backhaul daisy-chain through the nursery, or does it stay (poorly) connected to the router?