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Orbi 770 AP mode with satellites
Hi -
I purchased the Orbi 770 3 pack. My ISP needs it's gateway to be the router. So I set the base unit to access point mode (AP). I cannot get the satellites to work/connect. I tried the sync button and factory reset. No Bueno. All three units are ethernet backhauled to the same switch, and that switch connects to the gateway. When I restart the satellite the LED goes to blue. For a brief time I get strong wifi, Then in less than a minute my devices reconnect to the AP and only get 5Mb speed.
I tried moving the satellite closer to the AP and factory reset without the ethernet backhaul. The satellite goes to magenta after 2 minutes.
When I put the base in router mode it works for a short time but then fails as 192.168.1.1 is taken by my gateway, It then starts generating 10.0.0.... addresses, which are useless when trying to access internet resources.
Please help.
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You said you had the switch connected behind the gateway router...Move the switch connection to behind the RBR:
Gateway router LAN port connected to Yellow WAN port on RBR<>RBR in AP Mode>Switch connected to a open LAN port on the RBR<>RBS connected to switch.
What brand and model# is this switch?
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Move the switch behind the RBR or connect the RBS directly to the back of the RBR while in AP mode. RBS require being connected behind the RBR, either in router or AP mode to sync correctly.
I think that is how I am set up. If not, tell me what to move?
You said you had the switch connected behind the gateway router...Move the switch connection to behind the RBR:
Gateway router LAN port connected to Yellow WAN port on RBR<>RBR in AP Mode>Switch connected to a open LAN port on the RBR<>RBS connected to switch.
What brand and model# is this switch?