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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 ...
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?
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?
TP-Link sg116e is the switch
That worked. Thanks very much.
OK good.
Be aware that smart or smart managed switches can be problematic for Orbi systems. Especially if Orbi is in AP mode and the RBS ethernet connected to these switches for BH. Guest network fails at the RBS when in this configuration. To get around this, put in place a non managed switch for that configuration. Otherwise your configuration in router mode will work.
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
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