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IP Passthrough : Orbi RBK53 with ATT Gateway Resulted in Half the Speed
I have my ATT Fiber 1 Gig installed today. With that I begin the IP passthrough setup. ATT Gateway Side: Enabled IP Passthrough Passthrough Mode : DHCPS-Dynamics Turn Off Wireless/WiFi ...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
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
FYI:
Modem FW may have broke good speeds between the modem and Orbi in router mode:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/RBK50-Speed-Throttling-Wired-and-Wireless/td-p/1673291/jump-to/first-unread-messag
My FW version is V2.3.5.30
Mines on v2.5.1.8 however, I don't have this same ISP modem. Mines cable modem with no built in router or wifi. My RBR50 sees near 900Mbps on the down however was on v40 FW when this was taken:
Seen others with these bad speeds with these ATT gatway modems.
You at least should see near 900Mpbs while in AP mode. :smileyfrustrated:
So, setting the Orbi in AP mode ... Will both the main unit and the satellite behave as the way they are when they were in router mode? Will the main unit still talk to the satellite, thus, my wifi coverage remain unchange?
I guess I don't really care if Orbi is in router or AP mode as long as the speed and coverage is where it needs to be.
Yes the RBR and RBS will will have wifi MESH running. Just all the other routing and router features will be disabled on the RBR. RBS will works as a satellite.
I would first test the RBR alone in AP Mode with out the RBS. Make sure your getting good speed with a wired PC first. Then add the RBS later. Wireless speed will usually max out at round 400-500Mbps depending on wifi devices and it's support and design. You'll not see any near 900Mpbs speeds testing with wireless.