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Orbi 753 unencrypted 5ghz network even though WPA2 security is turned on
Hi Everyone, I have searched through the forum and seen other people have similar issues but briefly 1) RBK753, satellites setup with ethernet backhaul, router running in AP mode 2) from day 1...
the switch is in between the router and the units.
After further tinkering, no I had not set it up using a wireless connection. I did try that today, seems to only connect and sync up in Router mode
When I did that , security was appropriately setup on the satellite.
When I connected to wired ethernet backhaul, it was not getting pickup.
For some reason, ethernet switch based backhaul setup is very fast/works with Router in AP mode.
I have not been able to get the router to connect with satellites in ethernet switch topology when the router is in Router mode.
After connecting back in access point mode, the 5GHz on the satellite showed WPA2 security but the 2.4 GHz was showing no security and also showing the SSID as the one that comes originally with the router (Go figure). ON the other satellite, it was flipped, security was on 2.4ghz but no wpa2 on the 5 ghz
i have a call into Netgear support. Someone from level 2 support is supposed to contact me..
Sigh, so bizarre.
I do wish telnet was not disabled and i could go and turn on the security settings to WPA2 directly on the router and be done.
The mystery of the factory delivered SSID showing up on the 2.4GHz network on the satellite is also very bizarre. Sounds like an overall sync issue on wired ethernet backhaul
Anyone able to get Router mode going with ethernet backhaul in ethernet switch topology ?
thanks
Sunil
So take a RBS to the same room or near the RBR and use a LAN patch cable and wireless sync the RBS to the RBR, the after that, connect the RBS to the RBR. It should sync correctly and check the RBS satus page. Let us know if this happens.
My two are fully wired:
Ok. Will give that a shot. Btw, are your satelllites wired directly to the router ie star topology or are going via a switch ?
Thanks
Behind Switches. NG GS 108 and 105 series. I have a 108 behind the RBR. For the one in the DiningRoom, There is a 2nd switch after the 108 switch. For the one in the BaseMent, There are two 105s after the 108 with the RBS in be basement connected to a 105 there. Been working like this for years. I actually had 3 switchs in between the RBR and basement RBS however I was able to elliminate 1 switch last year.
Cool. I have a NG GS 108E and GS 105E2 as well. The NG GS108 is next to the xfinity cable model router and the GS105 is next to a satellite/home computer where I needed more ethernet ports
I will give this a shot today