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donalcombright
Aug 31, 2018Guide
Netgear Orbi Performance Slow
I have recently purchased an Orbi system (RBK50). I am wondering what troubleshooting I can do to enhance my network speeds?
I have FiOS gigabit, and directly connecting my laptop to the ONT (a...
st_shaw
Aug 31, 2018Master
donalcombright wrote:
(aka taking the line plugged into my Orbi and plugging it into my router nets me 950/900 speeds.
What do you mean by "router" here? Do you have a second router in the mix, besides Orbi, or did you mean to write something else?
You should be able to connect Orbi directly to the ONT with no other router invovled: ONT <--> ORBI <--> LAN
- donalcombrightSep 01, 2018Guide
FURRYe38, sorry I meant the Orbi.
ONT -> Orbi -> Wired Laptop - 200-400 (d)/200-300 (u)
ONT -> Wired Laptop - 950 (d)/900 (u)
So, the cables are good (I have tried a few to be safe from Orbi -> Laptop), but the hop from ONT directly to router means to me all my ethernet cables are fine to the Orbi.
- FURRYe38Sep 01, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Yes, lets try AP mode.
Is the ONT in bridge mode or router mode?
What is the Mfr and model# of th ONT?
If the Orbi in AP mode exibits the same thing, I presume maybe the Orbi is faulty and would need to be replaced or RMAd. Others have posted that theyve seen near or at 900Mb on 1Gb services with the orbi so it's doable.
- donalcombrightSep 02, 2018GuideThe ONT is the outdoor device from FiOS that converts the fiber line to ethernet, it’s not a router. I am not using my Verizon FiOS router at all. Can I still put my Orbi in AP mode?