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dehemke

Setup Help - ethernet backhaul, 1 satellite

Finally got around to setting up the Orbi two pack I purchased a few weeks ago. I'm have some problems getting everything to play nicely.

I can't get the satellite to show up under connected devices, despite the fact that I think it is up and functional.

Setup: 0. Both devices updated to V2.0.1.4

  1. FiOS Modem - wireless off

  2. Orbi in AP mode

  3. Ethernet from modem to Orbi WAN

  4. Ethernet from Orbi LAN to switch

  5. Switch to Satellite

I have also tried with Orbi only connected to LAN-Switch (modem also to switch).

Everything seems to be working ok, but the 0 satellites would indicate otherwise.

If I log into the satellite (http://192.168.1.250) it prclaims that "Your Orbi Satellite connection is up and running." There are several unknown devices connected to it.

Any help is appreciated.

Posted Mar 10, 2018, 12:10 AM UTC

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Miker2k•

You need firmware version 2.1 for the Ethernet backhaul. It was having issues so they pulled it from the automatic updates. If you want to upgrade to 2.1 you’ll need to do it manually. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-MR-2-1-issues-update-3-9-18/td-p/1522633

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dehemkeOP•

Thanks, might leave sleeping dogs a bit then and wait for the release.

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Miker2k•

I upgraded to 2.1.x last weekend with Ethernet backhaul and haven’t had any issues but your mileage may vary.

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dehemkeOP•

Just upgraded to 2.1.2.18. Satellite shows up now.

Thanks for the nudge

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Iohet•

I've found that using wired backhaul means that the device won't be picked up by the app or orbilogin.net, but it will still work. Wired backhaul is still a new feature, so there are probably gaps. I have the same setup. Everything works. If I unplug the satellite from the network and let it pick up wireless backhaul, the website/app works just fine

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sylvainriss•

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