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Totallydubbed
Jul 06, 2023Aspirant
Capped download speeds on BT Full Fibre 900 (RBR50)
Hi all, I've spent a large amount of time trying to decipher my issue but have hit a brick wall. I have recently upgraded to BT's full Fibre 900. My RBR50 is connected to a singular RBS40V. No mat...
- Jul 08, 2023
So, an update: I called BT and as I thought, they said, they can't help me with the Netgear product, however, they can confirm that no routers are capped in any way by themselves or Openreach.
On a side note, the black and white Wi-Fi discs bt BT are identical technically speaking, just that the black one is older, while the white one is EE branded (partnership) and is the one that's sold by BT to anyone who wants it. I was curious to know if the BT system would solve my issues, that's why.
Anyway, back on subject, tech support oddly said that if a node is connected (at least on their mesh system), it can half the throughput; it didn't make much sense to me as my tests were being done at the router, not at the node.
Nonetheless, I manually disconnected the RBS40V and re-ran tests; and suddenly I was getting 900/100 at the router with the Netgear Orbi!
I then re-added the node back to the system (which should have been a simple procedure, but instead required me to do two factory resets - why, Netgear!?), and then the router was still reporting 900/100.
Now, I'm not sure what the solution was: resets, removal of node and re-adding, maybe even server locations having different speed readings on separate days, but regardless I'm pleased to say that it's magically solved.
So I can confirm that at the router (wired), you can achieve 900/100 through the Netgear Orbi system (the original RBR50 + RBS40V).
A question, however, if anyone knows: what is the maximum speed the node is capable of when connected over ethernet? Thus, Moden -> WAN port to Netgear Orbi router (RBR50) -> Wireless to Node (signal = Good, 5G signal reported) -> Node to PC connected via Ethernet.
At the moment via my PC that's now connected over ethernet to the node (RBS40V) upstairs, I'm seeing a max of 450mbps. Is this due to the throughout of 866mbps being halved (as per BT's instructions), or due to it being capped at 450mbps over wireless? Would there be a means of getting the max 900mbps via the node with another mesh system? If so, what do I need to look for?
FURRYe38
Jul 06, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What are the ethernet speeds with a ethernet connected PC seen while connected at the ONT and behind the RBR50? You should see near 900Mpbs with a wired PC and Ooklas installable speed test app.
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Try option #2 first...
- TotallydubbedJul 06, 2023Aspirant
Did you just copy and paste different information and completely ignore what was mentioned in the OP?
- FURRYe38Jul 06, 2023Guru - Experienced User
I copy and paste as I see fit. Ya I read. Posted as I saw fit. Please give feedback.
- TotallydubbedJul 06, 2023Aspirant
Great, so the feedback is: an utterly pointless reply.
-Connected via ethernet, the same which achieves 900mpbs via the SH2
-RBR50 connected directly, as mentioned, with speed tests again as mentioned
-There is no modem at play (either it's just the SH2 or just the RBR50). I tried in AP mode just for the sake of it, and as you'll see (clearly not!), I already did the recommended (ie disable Wi-Fi/AP mode selected not router mode)
-Who talked about wireless?