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Is my internal performance OK
Looking to see if I am pushing my ORBI's to the limit or if I have another problem.
Problem: I have to run the Security Cameras at a lower res and lower fps that I would like.
Here is s snapshot of my stats:
Jroach wrote:
........... Same with the 2.4 vs 5, both drop frames.
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One last thing to test! Packet drops can also be caused by the fragmentation thresholds. Default CTS/RTS Threshold is 2347 for both 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. Please try to change those something lower, start with 2307 and then try different values between this figure and 2347.
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There are far more performance measurements than what is found in this table.... each Orbi is a CPU in itself with related RAM etc.
Go to the debug screen for each device (Router and satellite) -- e.g. 192.168.1.1/debug and see what those parameters are as well.
I wouldnt change anything in there, just look to see what it says.
Chuck, thanks.
I get a 404 with "/debug"
Did I misunderstand your directions?
Under advance setting there are some stats for the Orbi but those are by the day, month, etc.
I'm trying to do some basic PD ie: is this a camera issue or am I throwing too much at the network.
You have to go to 192.168.1.1/debug.htm to get to that page.
Regarding your cameras:
1. Are they using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands?
2. Have you tried to make a wifi scan and select channels that are not or least used by others?
3. How far are the cameras from the router/satellite(s)? Does it make a difference if you get them closer?
4. Have you also thought that this issue can be caused by the device you are streaming on, does it have a good connection to Orbi?
5. Is WMM enabled in the advanced wireless settings?
ekhalil,
Thanks.
The cameras are dual band, when first connected they are 5ghz but tend to settle into 2.4 over time. The camera doesn't have a setting to remove either band or put more weight behind a specific band in the camera.
I've played with a few channels without success.
Dropped frames from all cameras (ranging in 5' to 20' in distance from teh base or satellite.
Your last question is one that I have thought about quite a bit and concerned it is th esource of my issue but....I thought I would look at the basics first before buying a different camera (maybe one where I can select the band). I thought about enabling a guest network then only have the cameras on the guest as a test.
Are you using the mobile Orbi App on a cell phone?
If you are, look into the Device List for your cameras.
You can see the Connection Type (2.4 or 5GHz), the Connected Orbi, and Link Rate (if connected to satellite).
For some reason, my Nest outdoor camera loves connecting to Orbi Satellite-1 which is much further away then the RBR50.
Outdoor camera and RBR50 are a wall apart!
My Nest indoor and outdoor cameras have a Link Rate approxiametly 150 Mbps.
"Problem: I have to run the Security Cameras at a lower res and lower fps that I would like."
Until the Link Rate increases, you may have to keep these values lower.
Jroach wrote:
Looking to see if I am pushing my ORBI's to the limit or if I have another problem.
Problem: I have to run the Security Cameras at a lower res and lower fps that I would like.
Here is s snapshot of my stats:
You have normal figures as I can see.
Do you have any specific issues that you see in your system?
Performance in Orbi is better measured by connected device and backhaul performance. Please measure the wired and wireless speeds that you get from your devices when connected individually in the network, this is an easy test to do.
Another test is when you have a number of devices are sending and receiving data at the same time, which is a test that is not easy to perform.
As Chuck_M mentioned, the CPU and RAM usage in the debug pages of the nodes give you good picture about your nodes' performance while doing the testing.
How many cameras do you have connected to the Orbi system?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
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.
Jroach wrote:
Looking to see if I am pushing my ORBI's to the limit or if I have another problem.
Problem: I have to run the Security Cameras at a lower res and lower fps that I would like.
Here is s snapshot of my stats:
Furrye38,
Thanks.
It's an internal network. No modem involved for the cameras. The more I increase the FPS or res the more dropped frames I get.
The problem happens with the base or the satellite so I don't think it's a satellite issue. The distance is about 15' as the crow flys.
15 feet between the Orbi router and satellite? if so, this is too close between them. 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.
Jroach wrote:
Furrye38,
Thanks.
It's an internal network. No modem involved for the cameras. The more I increase the FPS or res the more dropped frames I get.
The problem happens with the base or the satellite so I don't think it's a satellite issue. The distance is about 15' as the crow flys.
