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Controlling Link Rate
I have the RBR50 running firmware: V2.3.1.60 system and I am having problem with consistent link rate on my devices. The main problem I am having is the control of the Link Rate. The system is a...
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Link rates are auto controlled by the connected device.
What devices are you seeing these low link rates on?
FURRYe38 wrote:
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Link rates are auto controlled by the connected device.
What devices are you seeing these low link rates on?
How do you access "Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings"? I don't see that option in the Orbi app and I cannot seem to find a way to manage Orbi via desktop. I just get the following instructions when I try, which are incomprehensible and don't help:
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