Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh

Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh

Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh
Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh
3 weeks ago - last edited 12 hours ago
Model: RE900XD  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.11 Build 20241230 rel.78718

Hi All,

 

I have a bit of a unique situation, I tried using the Easymesh Wired back haul, however my back haul is not 100% wired, i am actually using a Ubiquiti Wireless Bridge to get connectivity between 2 buildings on an acreage property, the bridge uses a wired connection from my router to the main wireless bridge device, then the remote buidling has another bridge device which outputs a wired connection that i connect to a switch and then from the switch to the RE900XD.

 

Now the easymesh registers and seems to work, however, everydevice i connect to the Mesh AP, thinks there is a security issue and will not connect to any internet page.  It seems to think there is a man in the middle attack, I assume because the ubiquiti devices each have an IP on the same subnet and the traffic has to go through each to reach the AP.

 

If i put the RE900XD into AP mode, everything works just fine, but now it is not part of the mesh and moving around the site can have issues with switching between AP's on the mesh.

 

Is it possible to make this setup work with the mesh somehow?  I am also looking to add a third building into my network using another spare ubiquiti receiver i have spare, and looking ot buy another RE900XD as the Mesh/AP for this other building, so it would be really cool if there was a way to sort this so the mesh works across the whole site.

 

Also noting i got the ubiquiti outdoor wifi bridge devices free, is there a TP link alternative that would work with the mesh, I'd rather not spend extra cash if i can avoid it, but if a TP-Link integrated solution woudl solve it, i would be open to the idea?

 

Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

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Re:Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh-Solution
Yesterday - last edited 12 hours ago

Hi  @Joseph-TP ,

 

My network topology was originally:

BE550--Ubiquiti Bridge 1 )))((( Ubiquiti Bridge 2--RE900XD

 

So no switch in the mix.  it is now:

 

BE550--Ubiquiti Bridge 1 )))((( Ubiquiti Bridge 2--switch--RE900XD

                                                                                              --IP Camera

 

In both instances, if the RE900XD was part of the Ezimesh, devices would not connect to the internet and gave security warnings.  Only if the RE900XD is in AP mode does everything work as normal.

 

It is not a huge deal, i was able to leave the AP mode config the same as the mesh, so devices do move between AP's but sometimes there are delays or drop outs as the device will see it as a new connection, not continuation of the existing connection, so really the only time it matters is if moving while on a wifi based phone call.

 

It would just be nicer if I could run the mesh.

 

As i mentioned in original post, I am planning to buy another RE900XD for a third building as I have additional Ubiquiti receivers to use on the third building.

 

As for DHCP, i do not use the BE550 as DHCP, DHCP is fully disabled on this device, I use AdGuard running on home assistant for DHCP and DNS, gives me a bit more mgmt over my DHCP.  Yes in Bridge mode.

 

Appreciate any help.

Thanks.

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Re:Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh
3 weeks ago

I should also note, that my router is a BE550

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Re:Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh
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Hello @Shanni ,

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

Have you added a Satellite unit for the third building? How is the network performing now?

 

May I know if your network topology diagram is as follows:

BE550--Ubiquiti Bridge 1 )))((( Ubiquiti Bridge 2--switch--RE900XD

(Note: — stands for wired connection,)))((( stands for wireless connection )

 

What is the model of your switch? Please remove it and directly connect the RE900XD to Ubiquiti Bridge 2 for comparison.

 

Please ensure that the main router is the only DHCP server, and also confirm that the Ubiquiti device is in bridged mode (not routing mode), with NAT/DHCP disabled, only forwarding data, and avoiding IP address assignment.

 

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Yesterday - last edited 12 hours ago

Hi  @Joseph-TP ,

 

My network topology was originally:

BE550--Ubiquiti Bridge 1 )))((( Ubiquiti Bridge 2--RE900XD

 

So no switch in the mix.  it is now:

 

BE550--Ubiquiti Bridge 1 )))((( Ubiquiti Bridge 2--switch--RE900XD

                                                                                              --IP Camera

 

In both instances, if the RE900XD was part of the Ezimesh, devices would not connect to the internet and gave security warnings.  Only if the RE900XD is in AP mode does everything work as normal.

 

It is not a huge deal, i was able to leave the AP mode config the same as the mesh, so devices do move between AP's but sometimes there are delays or drop outs as the device will see it as a new connection, not continuation of the existing connection, so really the only time it matters is if moving while on a wifi based phone call.

 

It would just be nicer if I could run the mesh.

 

As i mentioned in original post, I am planning to buy another RE900XD for a third building as I have additional Ubiquiti receivers to use on the third building.

 

As for DHCP, i do not use the BE550 as DHCP, DHCP is fully disabled on this device, I use AdGuard running on home assistant for DHCP and DNS, gives me a bit more mgmt over my DHCP.  Yes in Bridge mode.

 

Appreciate any help.

Thanks.

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Re:Wired Backhaul on RE900XD.for easymesh
12 hours ago

Hello @Shanni ,

Thank you for sharing. I will make sure to forward your situation to the relevant departments to find out the cause.

Please note that reproducing this situation may take some time. However, I will update you with any progress.

The current setup meets your needs, which sounds great to me. We also appreciate your support of our product.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.heart

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