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LBnKC
Nov 03, 2024Star
RBS850 Incorrectly Connects Powerline Adapter as a Backhaul on Power Failure
I have an RBR850 and multiple RBS850 satelites. One of my satelites has a TP-Link Powerline WiFi Extender plugged into the Ethernet port. This works to use Ethernet over Power Line to get a network...
LBnKC
Nov 03, 2024Star
Well, that’s a crapshoot. What I know for sure is that the box its all in is a weatherproof box (outdoors) and I have no room for a UPS in the box and it would not survive outside without taking on another problem after solving the first. 🙂
I found a delay relay that will fit in a knockout: RIBTD2401B. Unless I come up with another idea today that seems like my best bet. The other option is a DIN box in addition to the one with the Satellite in it, and using something like this:
https://a.co/d/c5mfl7J
I found a delay relay that will fit in a knockout: RIBTD2401B. Unless I come up with another idea today that seems like my best bet. The other option is a DIN box in addition to the one with the Satellite in it, and using something like this:
https://a.co/d/c5mfl7J
CrimpOn
Nov 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
So, if the satellite is NOT connected to whatever is inside the safe through a Powerline link and there is a power outage, then the satellite connects to the router over WiFi as expected?
What else is connected to Powerline?
- LBnKCNov 03, 2024StarSatellite > Ethernet > TL-PA8010P > electrical line > TL-WPA8631P > WiFi device in safe.
Yes, the Satellite does fine if I unplug the Ethernet cable and let it fully boot before connecting it again.- CrimpOnNov 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
It's not actually a "WiFi" device in the safe, right? It is a device connected with Ethernet (that might be capable of WiFi if it was not inside a metal container?)
If the Powerline connector is plugged into the Orbi satellite, but nothing is connected at the other end (whatever that is inside the safe), then what happens? (thinking there may be more space inside the safe to install a 'delay' device.)
- LBnKCNov 03, 2024StarInside the safe is the TL-WPA8631P which is an EoP to WiFi AP. Also in the safe are WiFi-based monitors.
That’s an interesting idea to delay the inside device. I did find a delay timer, RIBTD2401B, and it is exterior rated and connects with a knockout mount so I think I can make it work. Probably a couple extra dollars than another solution, but I am one and done here vs. patching something together.
Fingers crossed!