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Orbi Ethernet Backhaul/Compatible Switches
I've been (unsuccessfully) trying to setup my ethernet backhaul between my Orbi RBR50 and RBS50 and have recently stumbled across a decent number of conversations/posts describing the woes of Orbi's ...
Np, Thought I'd mention it. I have been lurking on this thread because I can't utilize ethernet backhaul right now but I am moving soon and my setup will be similar as the OP where the garage has the in wall ethernet drops and didn't want to have my modem and router or satellite in such a confined space. So then I was contemplating replacing my Netgear gs108v3 gs108v4, and gs105NA for the ones recommended in here but now I may just hope a pray a firmware update fixes this 802.3az compatibility issue, or depending on the location of the garage drop cabinet drilling into the closet on the other side if that's the wall they put it on.
You'll have to try the GS series and see if they work out for you. I may put my D-Link DGS ones back online and check again.
I just swapped out my HP Procurves for my D-Link DGS 108 and 105s. 108 is a Rev B and the 105s are Rev Cs.
Up and running. Thought I was concerned after connecting the RBS50 at the last conection. The network started constantly ARPg for about a good minute to1:30. I Thought I might have to reboot the RBR however when I went back up stairs, I noticed the switch in the living room wan't constantly blinking thus the network seemed to settle back down. It now working normally.
Nice, You have a backup if need too.
Sucks D-Link DGS 108 revision changed. Maybe I can find a retailer that might have a few revision Bs or even better NG fixing this on the Orbi itselfVery possible. Might ask the retailer if you find one about Rev Info.
Netgear really needs to fix this so that green network switches work on the wired backhaul of the Orbi. Netgear does not even offer a current model of a network switch without the green 802.3az feature. My Netgear GS116v1 is about 4 years old and does not have 802.3az built in, so it works. But newer versions do not work since the green features are now standard.
Adding Blanca_O to escalate.
Yes, would be nice for Orbi AC and AX.
