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Ethernet slower than ISP modem/Router
Hey all,
I've seen posts on this here from a while back but found no resoutions.
One month old ORBI system - RBR50 and two RBS50's. Latest firmware. Wifi is excellent.
We use gigab...
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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 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
Thanks for the reply.
FW version is 2.2.1.210
Modem/Router is a new ARRIS BGW210 for ATT U-Verse.
Modem IS in bridge mode correctly. No double NAT.
Mode WiFi is OFF.
I did do AP mode at one point, but prefer the Orbi have control of the network. Much easier to log in and see config etc...
This is a firmware issue I think - as older posts here have lamented. There is no other logical reason for the spoeed degredation...
Try this, do a factory reset on the Orbi base and reboot the modem. Set up the Orbi base from scratch. Be sure not to enable QoS, Traffic Better or Access Controls. Have a wired PC connected to the Orbi router. Speed test and let us know the results.
Review this as well:
shonline wrote:
Thanks for the reply.
FW version is 2.2.1.210
Modem/Router is a new ARRIS BGW210 for ATT U-Verse.
Modem IS in bridge mode correctly. No double NAT.
Mode WiFi is OFF.
I did do AP mode at one point, but prefer the Orbi have control of the network. Much easier to log in and see config etc...
This is a firmware issue I think - as older posts here have lamented. There is no other logical reason for the spoeed degredation...
Thanks again - In appreciate the help.
I've done that twcie already with no real change. There was a slight bump the second time - but I don't see how repeating the process is going to change things - unless I am missing somehting.
With regard to the modem - this is a new one they just installed when we were having conneciton issues. For the record, the older, replaced modem (18 months here) showed the same results with the Orbi. Hard to think 2 different modem brands are the culprit when the Orbi is the constant in the experiment.
Mabye the modem. Others linked in my initial post stated they found problems at the modem.
Try this, configure the Orbi router for AP mode, reboot everything then test the speed with the wired PC connected at the Orbi router.