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lars83Berlin
Dec 05, 2022Aspirant
RBS850 (2x) and RBR850 (AP) via switch
Hello all, I use a RBR 850 in access point mode, as well as 2x RBS 850 which are connected to the RBR 850 by cable via a 24 port switch. Problem: The RBS 850 are not visible as satellites in the RB...
FURRYe38
Dec 05, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
Be sure the RBS and RBR are connection is in the following configuration:
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡
The switch should be connected behind the RBR then the RBS to this switch.
What CAT# lan cable are you using? CAT6 is recommended.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
NG GS-105/108v4 and GS308v3, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
- lars83BerlinDec 05, 2022Aspirant
Hi,
thanks for your reply:
Firmware-Version is: V4.6.9.11
Ethernet Cables are CAT6
Switch is NETGEAR GS324P
Actual the configuration is:
AVM-Fritzbox as router is connected to the switch, RBR is connected to the switch and RBS are connected to the switch.
- FURRYe38Dec 05, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Needs to be AVM-Fritzbox as router is connected to the RBR, Then RBR is connected to the switch> and RBS are connected to the switch.
- lars83BerlinDec 05, 2022Aspirant
Thanks. Will check tomorrow if I can have a second cable between the Room where the Router and Switch are located and the position of the RBR.