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Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Jroach
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attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Having issues with network "thrashing".  

 

General: I put in Orbi a few months back.  Continuosly troubleshooting things that I can't quite figure out if I'm having multiple device issues or an Orbi issue.  The satellite has already been replaced.

 

Problem: One specific issue I see is that I have a server that is wired directly to Orbi.  When looking at attached devices it shows as "2.4Ghz Guest".  Wireless is turned off at the server and I don't even have the "Guest" network enabled.  If I reboot Orbi it will show "wired" for a few seconds then switch to 2.4Ghz Guest.

 

Once I can figure this out I want to try and determine why some devices show "2.4Ghz guest" vs "2.4Ghz".

 

 

Model: RBK50| Orbi AC3000 High-Performance Tri-Band WiFi System
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Jroach
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Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Quick edit/addition:

 

When the server shows up as being connected "2.4Ghz Guest" it is attached to the satellite not the router.  

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

What FW version is the router system using? 

 

Maybe something that will be changed in next FW update. 

 

 

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Jroach
Luminary

Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Good question.  I am on 2.1.2.18.

I have heard that this version is a BIG problem but I can't figure out how to go back to the previous version to see if my issue is related to firmware.  

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Jroach
Luminary

Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

I found the old version of Firmware.

Downloading now and will install/report back.

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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Well if this is just a display issue and the system is working otherwise, it's recommended to keep whats loaded. 

 

However, let us know. 

 

 

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Jroach
Luminary

Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Downgraded the firmware per my previous post.  For anybody reading this make certain you downgrade the satellite first.  I didn't follow that step and it was a real pain to fix it.

 

So far the devices are showing up correctly.

 

 

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FURRYe38
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Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Good to hear it's working better. 

Enjoy. 

 

 

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Jroach
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Thanks!

 

 

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FURRYe38
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Re: attached devices shows devices that are physically wired as connected via wireless

Hope next update will be good.

 

Enjoy for now. 

 

 

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