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manusjuhl
Sep 28, 2026Tutor
Orbi 772 backhaul through MoCa
Hi everyone, I hope someone can help point me in the right direction, because both I (and Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT) have run out of ideas. I recently purchased a new mesh system (Netgear Orb...
FURRYe38
Sep 28, 2026Guru - Experienced User
The moca adapters maybe blocking certain Orbi traffic between the RBR and RBS. May need to try a different kind or brand of MoCa adapters to check this.
As meantioned, check for good ethernet backhaul status with the RBS directly connected behind the RBR, should see WIRED here.
Be sure that the RBS and moca adatpers are connected behind the RBR, then connect the RBS to one of the moca adapters that is connected behind the RBR. The RBS can't be connected in parallel to the RBR. Won't work.