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ISP said needed an N router
Due to rural area, I am now using Blazing Hog Internet and was told that I needed to get a N type router. I purchased a Orbi 2200 which I was tod supported N and AC.Does it make a difference and is ...
Very slow connectivity. When I signed up for the service I was informed their service was 5 times faster than a mobile hotspot. I attempted to connect to their service and it was so slow that none of my work applications worked.
What ISP service company are you signed up with?
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What wireless devices are you connecting to the Orbi?
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 when wirelessly connected.
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).
ldehoyos208 wrote:Very slow connectivity. When I signed up for the service I was informed their service was 5 times faster than a mobile hotspot. I attempted to connect to their service and it was so slow that none of my work applications worked.