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RBR850 and RBS850 wired backhaul kills satellite connection
I own the following Orbi devices: 1 RBR850 Router 3 RBS850 Satellites. Edgerouter V4 router CAT6E cabling from RBR to router and 2 RBS's. These have a home run connection to my router. AP mod...
Thanks FURRYe38 . You helped me figure it out! I had checked this page https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System at least 10 times and was pretty sure that my config matched this:
When I saw your post, I thought I might as well check my setup one more time. It turns out I had plugged the cable into the yellow port on the router which is not how it should be set up. It has to be one of the other ports, So how did I end up this way? I remember moving things around and I guess when I moved the router I inadvertently plugged the cable in the wrong port.
I'm back to the wired backhaul connections working. Thanks!
Be sure that when in router or AP Mode, that the RBS are ethernet connected BEHIND the RBR router and not conected to the upstream host router. RBS need to be connected behind the RBR for proper sync and operation when ethernet connected:
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡 ‌‌🛰️
I'ts best to first wirelessly sync all the RBS to the RBR to ensure they get a good first sync and connection and configured by the RBR. Once this fully complete, then ethernet connect them to the RBR to get the BH configured and running.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR📡 and RBS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
Thanks FURRYe38 . You helped me figure it out! I had checked this page https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System at least 10 times and was pretty sure that my config matched this:
When I saw your post, I thought I might as well check my setup one more time. It turns out I had plugged the cable into the yellow port on the router which is not how it should be set up. It has to be one of the other ports, So how did I end up this way? I remember moving things around and I guess when I moved the router I inadvertently plugged the cable in the wrong port.
I'm back to the wired backhaul connections working. Thanks!
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. 📡