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who help me with my ORBI RBR50 and RBS50 with firmware 2.0.1.4
Hi, I bought this ORBI system 2 weeks ago.(RBR50 and RBS50). after installing these devices in AP mode, and after update, I encounter continious problems with Wifi. Let me explain how this is ...
I think, Mesh subnet is created and managed by Main Orbi Router (RBR50), so if you are using Ethernet Backhaul, all Satellites (RBS50) have to directly or indirectly wire to RBR50.
In your setup, you put Switch before RBR50, RBR50 and all RBS50 connect to Switch, this means RBR50 and RBS50 are at the same level (to Router), the Ethernet Backhaul is not used even they are wired.
The Orbi's document you referred to (https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System)
In this document,
first dirgram shows RBS50 directly wire to RBR50;
second dirgram shows RBS50 indirectly wire to RBR50 via multiple hops;
third dirgram may cause confusion, the Switch is actually after RBR50, it is same as first dirgram, just that RBS50 connect to RBR50 via Switch.
So it means Modem -> Router -> RBR50 -> Switch -> RBS50 #1, RBS50 #2...
Not Modem -> Router -> Switch -> RBR50, RBS50 #1, RBS50 #2...
well to be honest, I think the way I did it is the way it is supposed to be.
I checked several forums and youtube movies, and official diagrams Netgear.
if you connect RBR to switch and RBS to switch and switch to router and router to modem, this is the setup they advice.
I did it like this now, and I have no issues if I surf over RBR or RBS.
the only thing is that IOS devices seems to have drops on that.
I have been reading a few of these messages as I was getting drop out also for the last 3 weeks. I wanted to make sure i am setup the correct way also for my Mesh network. I have the RBR50 Router and 3 Satellites. I added 1 additional satellite about 3 weeks ago which just happens to coincide with my drop issues and the firmware updates. O.o Anyhow I have the RBR50 plugged into my Comcast cable modem/Router and I have 3 satellites fanned out going farther and farther from the RBR50, as in the RBR50 is not in the middle of the satellites. Is this correct as I saw above the post about also plugging a satellite into the router/modem.
Then also should I be plugging my 24 port into the orbi or what if I have that plugged into the original Comcast Router also? Also what is APO mode vs. the other difference?
Thanks Jim
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem? Disable it's router and wifi if possible. Fully Transparent Bridge the ISP modem if possible. This is preferred. If you can't, use it's DMZ for the IP address that it gives the Orbi router.
Connect the switch to the back of the Orbi router.
What is the Mfr and model# of the switch? Managed or Non-managed? Managed switches will cause problems with Orbi systems if not configured correctly.
AP mode is just ALL router features are disabled on the router and the system just runs in wireless AP mode.
correalejwrote:I have been reading a few of these messages as I was getting drop out also for the last 3 weeks. I wanted to make sure i am setup the correct way also for my Mesh network. I have the RBR50 Router and 3 Satellites. I added 1 additional satellite about 3 weeks ago which just happens to coincide with my drop issues and the firmware updates. O.o Anyhow I have the RBR50 plugged into my Comcast cable modem/Router and I have 3 satellites fanned out going farther and farther from the RBR50, as in the RBR50 is not in the middle of the satellites. Is this correct as I saw above the post about also plugging a satellite into the router/modem.
Then also should I be plugging my 24 port into the orbi or what if I have that plugged into the original Comcast Router also? Also what is APO mode vs. the other difference?
Thanks Jim
i have this as setup and models :
modem = TELENET Belgium
router = ASUS RT-AC88U
Switch = HPPE OfficeConnect Switch 1820 48G J9981A
then 48 cables go thru the complete house
RBR50 and RBS50 are each connected to a separatly cable comming from one of th 48 ports.
RBR is set in pure AP mode.
after my update to 2.1.xx I have less drops, but it occurs sometimes, but not every 10 min anymore.
also what I did is that in my Asus I have IP settings where I can set all know devices to have always the same IP, and this I think is also a good idea to do, then no more issues with that too.
hope I could help and hope the next update will solve the purple light on RBR and the rest of the issues.
D.
