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RBS350 ethernet problem
I have an RBS350 satellite which disconnects from the router when I plug something into the ethernet port.
The system has an RBR350 router connected via its WAN port to the internet. There are 2 RBS350 satellites using wireless backhaul. If I plug an access point into the satellite ethernet port then that satellite disconnects from the router. It doesn't always happen straight away, but after a power failure I always need to power off the satellite and access point, then power up the satellite and then the access point in that order.
I guess it thinks that the access point ethernet is actually a wired backhaul?
Is there a way for force an RBS350 to use wireless backhaul, even if it thinks wired is available?
Kevin
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The access point is the only Ethernet device that causes the satellite to disconnect, correct?
What is the brand/model of this WiFi access point?
I haven't tried any other device. It's. TP-Link TL-WR841N.
It's been OK for a few hours today. I've just house and it never worked at the old place, possibly I've changed something.
The ancient WiFi access point will not cause the satellite to believe it has a 'wired' backhaul. It is difficult to imagine why a person would want to do this in the first place.
The access point is to provide a separate 2.4Ghz network for IOT devices. Whether or not my thought on the failure mode is correct, plugging in this device makes the satellite disconnect.
