Adding additional router to mesh using Ethernet

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I am trying to install the second router in my mesh set-up on the other side of the house. (Too far to connect via Wi-Fi)
I have fiber running to their modem (AT&T), from there directly to my first Wyze mesh router, from the mesh router (using the other Ethernet port) it goes to a switch running to all the rooms. I have taken the second mesh router and pluged it into the port in a room connected to that switch and it won’t connect. It says it’s too far from the router(it shouldn’t care how far it is, right?).

Any thoughts? Does it need to be plugged into a certain port on the back of the mesh router? Sometimes it gets an error (too far). Sometimes it just sits at “pairing” forever.

Appreciate your guidance

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Welcome @dmfweb

I had a similar issue. In order to setup the second Mesh Router, you will need to first go near the primary router and connect it via WiFi. Being in the same room as the router will work fine. After it is connected and things look good, you can then put it in your other room and connect it via Ethernet.

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Thanks for the tip! I will go try that. Is there a way to verify it’s actually using Ethernet when you move it back ?

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Yes, it will take a bit to connect and switch to wired. Then go into the App, select the Router and then tap on your node. you will see Backhaul listed It will say Wired like this image:

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You are the man! Thank you. I lost hours on this.
Not a great user experience. But I still love Wyze

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I’m having the same issue, unfortunately this hasn’t resolved it. Connected to Root via WiFi. Moved upstairs and plugged in Ethernet. Still a no go 8 hours later.

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I too have not had success with wired backhaul.
Is there something I need to do to make this happen?

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How is your network sub netted? Firewall?

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I’m not sure I can answer that

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Same issue here.
Setup using WiFi. Working fine.
One week later, connected the satellite to ethernet with Cat 6 cable. Restarted the satellite.

Absolutely no way to have it connected. Wyze app says the satellite is disconnected. Satellite has its white light.

No subnet. Only switches in the setup.
Everything has latest firmware.

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Well, it seems I fixed it.

I decided to remove the switches from the equation.
Instead, both routers are on the same Cat 6 cable and, both routers have their secondary port going to their respective switches. Ends-up being the same network-wise but, clearly, something was bothering the routers.

At first, everything connected to the switch out from the satellite had no network access. After 30 seconds with the new cabling, the secondary router switched to “Wired” backhaul and everything start operating normally.

Considering the switches are basically invisible to the equipment using them, something seems to bother the routers. Or is it simply because the secondary port is now used, not sure. Would have to investigate more.