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Orbi ethernet backhaul issues.
I'm running my Orbi system using ethernet backhaul, but it is creating some issues.
I have a HDHomerun network tuner, and when using ethernet backhaul, then I get picture freezing followed by a "co...
Does the one device work if you connect it directly to the Orbi router instead of the satellite?
Whats the model# of the NG switch?
Besure your using good quality LAN cables. Swap cables to test. CAT6 recommended.
Disable Daisy Chain.
Yes you can still add another satelllite if Daisy Chain is disabled.
How big is your home? SqFt?
Distance between router and satellite? Should be 30 feet starting.
Thanks. Knowing that the Orbi router showing Magenta in AP mode is a huge thing to know (when you use just the LAN). As a test I turned off both satellites and you are right there is a wifi signal there (from the router). I reserved all the Orbi devices to fixed addreses in the router. I still seem to have problems using ethernet backplane even when both are plugged directly into the LAN ports of the Orbi router (and started 1 then pause then start the other). You've help tho and I appreciate it.
Besure your using good quality LAN cabling. CAT6 recommended. As a test take one of the satellites to the same room as the Orbi router, let it connect via wireless, then connect it via wired to the back of the Orbi router. Wait 5 minutes. Top led on the satellite should come on BLUE. I would try connecting the Orbi router back to the main router using the WAN port. Daisy Chain should be disabled as well.
If you can get one satellite on wired back haul, do the same with the 2nd satellite in the same room. Let us know what you see.
Besure both router and satellites are on same version of FW.
Last resort try a factory reset on both router and 1 satellite, setup the router up from scratch and into AP mode. Then reconnect 1 satelliet while in same room as router, then connect wired back haul.
Peter765 wrote:
Thanks. Knowing that the Orbi router showing Magenta in AP mode is a huge thing to know (when you use just the LAN). As a test I turned off both satellites and you are right there is a wifi signal there (from the router). I reserved all the Orbi devices to fixed addreses in the router. I still seem to have problems using ethernet backplane even when both are plugged directly into the LAN ports of the Orbi router (and started 1 then pause then start the other). You've help tho and I appreciate it.