robi 753 router in AP mode connected to a GBE switch

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this seems like a supported method - modem router to a GBE switch and the Orbi conected to one of hte ports of the Gbe switch.

used on this manner the speedtest function within the orbi app does not work - it say no connection while the Speedtest IOS app works just fine and i have connections to the wifi clients on the ORbi.

further in this mode with the XFi wifi also working i keep seeing in the connected devices on the XFI network whow up as wired devices on the orbi

any ideas?

i also had a support person tell me that the Orbi cannot be connected to the port of a GBe switch but must be connected directly to the modem router ethernet port? anyone can corroborate that?

thanks for any and all help!!

best

NM

plemans · Answer

What modem/gateway are you using?&nbsp;What switch are you using?&nbsp;Is your orbi the RBk753?How exactly is it wired:&nbsp;&nbsp;for example:&nbsp; &nbsp;modem model*----&gt;switch-----&gt;router?

snakeking2 · Answer

Thank you!So the topology is xfinity arris 1862L modem router connected to a 16 port TrendNet unmanaged Gbe switch. That switch is connected to rj45s thru out the house and the Orbi753 router is connected to the switch in the study.

Mstrbig · Answer

snakeking2&nbsp;wrote:Thank you!So the topology is xfinity arris 1862L modem router connected to a 16 port TrendNet unmanaged Gbe switch. That switch is connected to rj45s thru out the house and the Orbi753 router is connected to the switch in the study.Sometimes having a switch between the ISP modem and Orbi causes issues. You are better off connecting the orbi directly to your Arris modem/router, then the switch. Then if you have satellites you can connect them to the switch.&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

I'd agree with what Mstrbig&nbsp;says and going&nbsp;modem/gateway-----orbi router---switch---satellites.&nbsp;I've done it both ways. (modem/router----switch----orbi router)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;|&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Satellitesthe only time I've found that everything works fine is if the satellites are all wireless. If they're not, then you need the switch after the orbi router for the app/connected devices lists to function properly

FURRYe38 · Answer

https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System&nbsp;Be sure to post over in the Orbi AX Forum for you future needs:https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax&nbsp;&nbsp;

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robi 753 router in AP mode connected to a GBE switch

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