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rdt40ish
May 23, 2021Aspirant
RBx 850 - Android app network map
All, i just installed my new RBRx system and "think" i have my RBS setup via a backhaul using the WAN port. Is the network image on the app real or... It currently shows a dotted line from the RBR a...
FURRYe38
May 23, 2021Guru
Are you ethernet connecting the RBS to the RBR? If so, it should be connected as described here:
Dotted lines between the RBR and RBS on the app means the RBS is wirelessly connected to the RBR, solid line means the RBS is ethernet wire connected to the RBR.
rdt40ish
May 23, 2021Aspirant
I believe i took that image too literally ...
this configuration will still require an internet cable connection as well.
My problem is my home was wired with "home-run" cat 5 to a media control panel that my modem/switch is housed. i can't get a second cable there. guess this backhaul option is just not possble with my setup.