@devilson911 

Start with the following TP-Link document: General questions about Ethernet Backhaul feature on your Deco

  @David-TP 

Hi David,

I am having the same problem. Modem->main->switch (TL-SG1210MPE)-> 3 satellite x50-PoEs. One of them appears to be connected through ethernet, the others seem to be connected through wifi although they are powered through PoE. So the ethernet cable actually carries the power but somehow the decos are not connected through the ethernet. I have the loop detection disabled on the switch as well. I have tried both ports on the decos, and also other ports on the switch. So I have pretty much tried anything that is on the web but still not getting the full ethernet backhaul. I know that the cables are fine because they work with my former routers. The deco thay is connected throug the ethernet gets connected through ethernet with every port on the switch, but the others doesnt work with any of the ports on the switch. I start to think this may be a software issue. I see some other people are having similar problems and could not find a solution on the web that works. Any suggestions?

Thanks

  @David-TP Thanks for the response. They are in router mode but I think my topology is correct for the router mode as it is correct according the this: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1794/

The marked one is my topology, it appears that is correct for router mode.

Best regards,

Emin

  @David-TP 

Hi David, thanks for the prompt response. Here are some screenshots:

Best regards

  @David-TP 

I have the same issues with x50 Outdoor ethernet connection not showing up in the topology, but PoE works ok. It worked as intended until at least until August 2023, hence likely due to a recent firmware upgrade or faulty hardware. It is possible to link the x50 wireless if I physically move it to a high position, but then it is out of reach for my clients, so not an option for me.

The 30 meter ethernet cable is Luxorparts outdoor rated and in addition is protected also by cable tubing from the environment, I would say unlikely to be the failing part.

Network topology: internet--M5--M5--SG105PE--X50. Router mode.

Current versions

M5, 1.7.3 Release 59213

X50 outdoor, 1.2.5 Release 68541

I have tried multiple resets/add/remove/restart but nothing has helped so far.

Am I missing something obvious?

/Ola