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RBE771: 6th wired satellite missing / 5th Config Sync
Hello, I am seeing what appears to be a reproducible issue with my Orbi RBE771 running firmware V10.5.20.10. Hardware Router: RBE771 Satellites: 6 × RBE770 Firmware: V10.5.20.10 on router and...
Thank you for your reply.
I have not yet tested one satellite using wireless backhaul while leaving the other five wired, but I can do so if you think it would help.
The satellites are connected through Netgear MS308 unmanaged 2.5 GbE switches in a star topology. There are no managed switches.
The router and all six satellites are running firmware V10.5.20.10.
The house is approximately 7,500 square feet over three floors.
I performed additional testing:
• With 4 wired satellites, all show as Wired / Good.
• With 5 wired satellites, all show as Wired / Good.
• After adding the 6th wired satellite, one satellite changes to Wired / Config Sync and the 6th satellite does not appear on the Attached Devices page.
• The Firmware Update page still lists all 6 satellites.
The network itself works normally. Wi-Fi speeds remain around 1 Gbps, roaming works correctly, and the 6th satellite improves coverage in its area.
Please let me know if you would like me to perform additional tests.
Thank you.
What happens if you have one of the RBS wireless instead of wired, leaving 5 RBS ethernet connected?
That size of home, not sure if having a 6th would be of benefit.
The result was the same. Attached Devices shows only five satellites, all as Wired/Good. The 6th satellite still does not appear on the Attached Devices page, although it continues to appear on the Firmware Update page.
Correction: The Attached Devices page showed only 5 satellites, 4 Wired/Good, 1 Wired/Config/Sys. The 6th satellite does not appear on the Attached Devices page, although it continues to appear on the Firmware Update page.
Will check and see if this is a limitation or an issue with FW. There was some discussion on how many RBS could be connected at once. Not sure what became of that.
You might contact NG support and see if they know of this as well...