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Ethernet Backhaul
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Hi Everyone.
I've decided to create a wired backhaul connection to my Orbi mesh system (RBK753).
Basically that's my setup ("star topology", very simple):
1) Changed my Virgin Hub 3.0 from router to modem mode.
2) Plugged in the Orbi router to the Virgin Hub 3.0 using the ethernet cable provided in the Orbi package. The ethernet cable is plugged in the yellow port "Internet" in both devices.
3) Plugged in my two Orbi satellites in the Orbi router (using the grey ports "Ethernet" on the back of the Orbi router, and on the back of the satellites).
I've done the integration of my Orbi satellites with the Orbi router and wifi setup using the app Orbi (walk through). All good. My mesh system seems to be working perfectly throughout my house.
However...
How can I certify that my Orbi satellites are receiving the internet data from the router over the wired backhaul setup I've done in the steps above? Whilst the ethernet cables are plugged in the satellites, I have a strange feeling that the wireless could be prevailing over my wired backhaul setup (I might be wrong).
Is there any way I could certify that the internet data is carried from the router to the satellites over the wired blackhaul and not wirelessly?
Thanks a million,
Matt.
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@Peanut_Butter wrote:
How can I certify that my Orbi satellites are receiving the internet data from the router over the wired backhaul setup I've done in the steps above? Whilst the ethernet cables are plugged in the satellites, I have a strange feeling that the wireless could be prevailing over my wired backhaul setup (I might be wrong).
On the opening page of the Orbi app, the network diagram shows satellites connected to the router with a dotted line (for WiFi connection) and with a solid line ( for wired connection).
Or, the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net), Attached Devices page lists the satellites at the top and describes the backhaul connection with pictures and words ('wired').
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@Peanut_Butter wrote:
How can I certify that my Orbi satellites are receiving the internet data from the router over the wired backhaul setup I've done in the steps above? Whilst the ethernet cables are plugged in the satellites, I have a strange feeling that the wireless could be prevailing over my wired backhaul setup (I might be wrong).
On the opening page of the Orbi app, the network diagram shows satellites connected to the router with a dotted line (for WiFi connection) and with a solid line ( for wired connection).
Or, the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net), Attached Devices page lists the satellites at the top and describes the backhaul connection with pictures and words ('wired').
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Re: Ethernet Backhaul
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Re: Ethernet Backhaul
Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the Orbi AX products. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with Orbi AX (WiFi6 RBK 3,7,8 and 9 Series) products:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear
Thank you.
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Re: Ethernet Backhaul
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡
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