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LBaez
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Feb 11, 2020
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How do you increase Orbi RBK53 satellite speeds? Receiving poor speeds in one of my satellites...

Current Set up  recently upgraded to +400 mps cable speed internet. RBK53 (only using 2 towers at this time, 3rd tower totally off line not in use) Live in a 1,650 sqft condo Main router is in on...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    Feb 12, 2020

    What Firmware is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

    What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?

    What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

     

    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).


    LBaez wrote:

    Current Set up 

    recently upgraded to +400 mps cable speed internet.

    RBK53 (only using 2 towers at this time, 3rd tower totally off line not in use)

    Live in a 1,650 sqft condo

    Main router is in one corner of 1st floor level. 2nd unit in office second level opposite side. Units are connected via ethernet network CAT5e wiring that was place by previous owner of the condo.

    Ive enabled all the options like beam force and all that as well.

    My Network ethernet seems to work fine when i had 100mps internet. Once I upgraded to 400mps I came to notice that my satellite speeds where (to me) still poor only reaching areas of 100mps even less at time. 

    My main rounter speeds are +400mps but when i test from onear my satellite I'm lucky ill get 100mps 

    I tested speeds from the satellite with the network wire and they are poor 90-100mps

    I tested speeds without the network ethernet in place I get 100-125mps

     

    The question will be how do i get my satellite speeds up to par near to 400mps. Should i run the network wireless and add my 3rd tower? 

    Replace the Network cable and might as well make it a CAT6? 

     

    Truely just want faster speeds through out the house and especially in my office, how can I achieve higher speeds? 

    TIA!