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Sozon's avatar
Sozon
Aspirant
May 03, 2020

My Netgear Orbi RBK50 satellite drops wifi speed after evert 2 to 3 days

My RBK50 orbi stellite speed drops from 94mbps to about 40mpbs every 2 to 3 days.

 

When I connect to satellite via ethernet I get full speed of 94mbps.

 

I have a line of 100mbps speed and I get 94mbps on the router and main unti.

 

After I reset the orbi system or change a setting via orbilogin the speed goes up to 94mbps again for a few days and then drops back.

 

p.s I use orbi main unit  as access point (not as router).

 

Troubleshooting

7 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 03, 2020

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT 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 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. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).

    • Sozon's avatar
      Sozon
      Aspirant
      May 04, 2020

      My firmware version is V.2.5.1.8

       

      I have tried all below suggestions and patern keeps on coming back. 

       

      My sattelite wifi speed only (ethernet speed of the sattelite is fine) keeps dropping from 94mbps to abt 40mbps after 2-3 days.

       

      One more thing I noticed is that wifi speed comes up again after changing any setting in the orbi interface (for example enable/disable MIMO or anything) probably because system restarts.