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Theviewer1985
Aspirant
Aug 18, 2023
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Switch > Orbi Router AND satellite problems

Hi   Please see attached screenshot of my current setup. Using Orbi 850's   Note that the upstairs switch is basically unused. I am using the wireless backhaul to connect my Satellite to the Orbi...
  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Aug 18, 2023

    The switch should come after the  Orbi router, not between the ISP device and the router:

     

CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 18, 2023

The switch should come after the  Orbi router, not between the ISP device and the router:

 

  • Theviewer1985's avatar
    Theviewer1985
    Aspirant
    Aug 18, 2023
    That’s not doable I think. The isp device is in a little cubbyhole in a wall. It then shoots off wiring to Ethernet sockets in every room. Those sockets are what I’m using for the Orbi’s. The Orbi wouldn’t even fit in the cubbyhole - let alone it being a bad place for Wi-Fi.

    The second floor also has the little cubbyhole with the upstairs switch in it which shoots off to a socket in every room
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 18, 2023

      Is there a LAN cable patch panel in between the ISP modem and cabling that goes to the room sockets? 

       

      The only way RBS work correctly when ethernet connectes is they have to be connected directly behind the RBR, even with a switch in between them. As seen in the link I provided and in the picture that was posted.

  • Theviewer1985's avatar
    Theviewer1985
    Aspirant
    Aug 20, 2023

    Yeah as others suggested this was the issue.

     

    It was a pain to sort out due to the little cupboard the ISP equipment is in (and their reluctance to give me a ISP password which would enable me to use the Orbi without their router) coupled with the fact there are only two plugs. So now i have a ISP modem, an ISP router in bridge mode and an extension cable all crammed in this cupboard, the door slightly ajar with cables hanging out going into the Orbi.

     

    Most importantly, the cable going into the Orbi other than the internet cable, is the cable going to the switch. Rather than my switch going into the Orbi.

     

    So my set-up is now Modem > ISP router (bridge) > Orbi > Switch > Switch > Switch .... 

     

    Cheers