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ThickD
Aspirant
Jun 29, 2025

Change from Wired to Wireless Backhaul

Recently purchased an Orbi 770 (router + 2 satellites)   Router on 1st floor, Satellites wired backhaul, one on 2nd floor, one on 3rd floor. Due to some issues I haven't quite figured out yet, the ...
orbi 770 series
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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 30, 2025
ThickD wrote:

Still shows as wired on the Orbi app and on the web interface

This is very confusing.  There is NO CABLE connected to the satellite, yet

  • It continues to function?
  • The router and the 'app' report the satellite is 'wired'?