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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:

     

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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 18, 2023

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

 

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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