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Orbi AP mode and Backhaul connections
I currently have x3 satellites that are all hardwired back to my network switch from various places around my house plus my RBR50 is also connected to this switch and the yellow ethernet port is connected to my ISP modem. This setup seems to be correct for Backhauling and working ok but wanted to know if I add a new router inbetween my ISP modem and my RBR50 and then switch my RBR50 into AP mode will my hardwired Backhaul still be setup correctly?
Note; I also still need to use some of my satellite ethernet ports to hardwire some peripherals, i.e. xbox, etc.
b_i_l_l_y wrote:I currently have x3 satellites that are all hardwired back to my network switch from various places around my house plus my RBR50 is also connected to this switch and the yellow ethernet port is connected to my ISP modem. This setup seems to be correct for Backhauling and working ok but wanted to know if I add a new router inbetween my ISP modem and my RBR50 and then switch my RBR50 into AP mode will my hardwired Backhaul still be setup correctly?
Note; I also still need to use some of my satellite ethernet ports to hardwire some peripherals, i.e. xbox, etc.
Yes you can add a router in between your ISP modem and Orbi router, and the backhaul will be setup correctly. Since you are wired, make sure to turn off Daisy-Chaining Topology.
I should mention there is no need to add a router, unless you have specific needs. When I install these systems, unless the customer needs the extra router for something like a separate subnet, etc, we remove the router and plug the Orbi router directly into the ISP modem or ONT. The only exceptions are when they router is required by the ISP.
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b_i_l_l_y wrote:I currently have x3 satellites that are all hardwired back to my network switch from various places around my house plus my RBR50 is also connected to this switch and the yellow ethernet port is connected to my ISP modem. This setup seems to be correct for Backhauling and working ok but wanted to know if I add a new router inbetween my ISP modem and my RBR50 and then switch my RBR50 into AP mode will my hardwired Backhaul still be setup correctly?
Note; I also still need to use some of my satellite ethernet ports to hardwire some peripherals, i.e. xbox, etc.
Yes you can add a router in between your ISP modem and Orbi router, and the backhaul will be setup correctly. Since you are wired, make sure to turn off Daisy-Chaining Topology.
I should mention there is no need to add a router, unless you have specific needs. When I install these systems, unless the customer needs the extra router for something like a separate subnet, etc, we remove the router and plug the Orbi router directly into the ISP modem or ONT. The only exceptions are when they router is required by the ISP.
What is the mfr and model# of the switch being used with the RBS? Just curious here.
b_i_l_l_y wrote:I currently have x3 satellites that are all hardwired back to my network switch from various places around my house plus my RBR50 is also connected to this switch and the yellow ethernet port is connected to my ISP modem. This setup seems to be correct for Backhauling and working ok but wanted to know if I add a new router inbetween my ISP modem and my RBR50 and then switch my RBR50 into AP mode will my hardwired Backhaul still be setup correctly?
Note; I also still need to use some of my satellite ethernet ports to hardwire some peripherals, i.e. xbox, etc.
ty for clarification ... unsure I've seen the option to turn off daisy chaining but might be visible once AP has been enabled.
My main switch is;
TP-LINK (TL-SG1016) Unmanaged 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (and x1 satellite connects directly with this)
plus one of my satellites connects via/thru another switch;
TP-LINK (TL-SG1005D) Unmanaged 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
and the one in my garden shed connect via;
Powerline (TL-WPA8730) AV 1200 Gigabit
Do you see any issues with this setup?
Diasy Chain will be under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings in either mode.
Interesting both switches mention Green Ethernet or Invative power saving features. These have been know to cause problems if used in between the RBR and RBS. If yours is working will then it's good to know these model switchs seems to be ok with Orbi.
Configuration looks good. Be sure to save off a backup configuration to file for safe keeping. Helps save time if a reset is needed.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
