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Internet Speed RBR 40
My wifi speed at the cable modem is 200mbps. I can only get out of the Orbi 94 Mbps. Is there something I can do to get the speed out of the Orbi? The signal everywhere is pretty good, it is just the speed that needs to be adjusted.
Thank you
Update
I did set up the new router that was sent. In talking with Netgear we did 3. things not sure which of the 3 worked but I went from 94mbpl to 200mbps
Here is what we did. Changed chanel on the 5mh to 48, Dumped the app from my IPad, and reinstalled and finally replace the cord between my modem and router. Only problem now is internet drops out from my Macbook, but nothing else. I guess Orbi keeps one thinking.
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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, LAN to LAN and configure AP mode on the Orbi router.What is the mfr and model# of the ISP modem?
Aris TM1602 Modem from Spectrum
Not sure how your getting wifi speeds at the modem since it's a modem only with wired LAN cable connector...Did you mean wired?
Has a power OFF of the isp modem and Orbi then back ON with the ISP Modem after 1 minute, let it sync then power ON the Orbi system?
At the cable modem on the provider side it comes in at 200mbps. It is wired from the cable modem to the Orbi sending out the wirless signal at only 94mbps. Even if you hard wired in to a desktop computer the speed is only 94mbps. If you plug indirectly to the modem from the desktop it is 200mbps. Thank you for the help so far.
I would power cycle the ISP modem off for 1 minute along with the router. Power On the modem and let it sync. Power ON the Orbi router and do a factory reset and walk thru the set up wizard and set up from scratch. Only set up wifi. Don't enable QoS speed control, Traffic Meter or Access Controls.
After the router is setup, do speed test with a browser on the wired PC.
What devices are you using when testing wireless speeds?
Ipad, IPhone, Mac, PC
Well I tested with a iPhone 6SP iOS 11.4 with my CBK40, same as RBR40 just with cablem modem built in. Saw 200 on the down.
Can you download wifi sweet spots on your phone and let us know what speeds your seeing with the iPhone? THis will test the speeds between just the phone and router...
It shows average of 522 Mbps and Ookla says 94 Mbps?
I am having the same issue with my RBK50... My hardwire speed is 100Mbps and wifi is around 50Mbps....
Using Wi-Fi Sweetspots : 130 Mbps
Wifi Ookla: 55Mbps
Hardwire to Orbi Router. : 85Mbps
Hardwire to Modem : 100Mbps
Did factory reset/ Latest Firmware/ Satellite is 30ft away. Customer support said that this is "normal" and if I wanted faster WiFi speeds I should get a 200Mbps connection... Thanks Tech Support.
I would get ahold of one of the forum moderators and ask about an RMA...
Any differences with using the WAN port on the router?
FURRYe38 wrote:
Any differences with using the WAN port on the router?
No difference. Always about %50 percent of the hard wired speed. I can hard wire to to the back of the Orbi router and get close to 100Mbps.. I will get back on the phone with Tech Support and see if I can get a RMA.
Thanks for everyones help
Good Luck.
kaibab wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:
Any differences with using the WAN port on the router?
No difference. Always about %50 percent of the hard wired speed. I can hard wire to to the back of the Orbi router and get close to 100Mbps.. I will get back on the phone with Tech Support and see if I can get a RMA.
Thanks for everyones help
Apple wireless issues:
Advanced Wireless Settings both 2.4GHz and 5GHz changed CTS/RTS Threshold to 2307.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR40-RBS40-V2-1-4-16-mesh-network-drops-connection-to/m-p/1601598/highlight/true#M35230
I changed the CTR/RTS threshold values for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (2341 and 2345 respectively), changed preamble modes to long preamble, and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only.
