NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Orbi RBK853 Second Satellite unable to work using ethernet backhaul
I am now using ethernet wired connection only for one Satellite because I can never get the other satellite to work. Setup would have been star topology (if it works). Firmware: V3.2.16.6_1.4.4...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Did you first wirelessly sync the RBS to the RBR before connecting the RBS via ethernet?
Are the RBS directly wired to the RBR or is there a switch in between?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Firmware version: V3.2.16.6_1.4.4
Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT: Huawei EchoLife HG8240H
Setup: (this was sometimes ago, I believe these are the steps) First connect wirelessly to ground floor satellite, then connect wirelessly from first satellite to another satellite. After that connect first satellite with LAN
Connection: Both RBS were connected directly to RBR (Star topology). Now only one RBS is connected to RBR since another RBS can't work with LAN. There is no ethernet switch in between.
Size of ground floor and 2nd floor are around 1500 sq ft each. There is a mezz between ground floor and 2nd floor.
Distance between RBR and Satellite (ground floor): around 25 ft clear path to each other however RBR is enclosed in wooden kitchen cabinet
Distance between 2 Satellite (one of them at 2nd floor): around 20 ft
Distance betwen RBR and the further Satellite (2nd floor): around 32 ft (diagonal distance through 2 concrete ceilings)
If you swap the 2nd RBS where the 1st RBS is and ethernet connect the 2nd RBS here or take the 2nd RBS to same room as RBR and use a patch cable to connect the 2nd RBS dirctly behind the RBR. Does the 2nd RBS work with ethernet connections in either of these places?