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Not reaching full internet speed - RBR20
First post, so hopefully someone can help. I have recently moved into a smaller house. We had tech support help us set up the custom Orbi settings the first time around, but now we have moved, I cannot seem to get the full network speed with my Orbi system. We have 1GB service, which the Orbi network speed test shows I am getting almost all of it. The Rogers modem, when in router mode, can deliver close to 1GB speed on the main floor. Orbi won't return more than 400MB even when the device is sitting next to the main router.
We have the Router plugged into our Rogers modem (in bridge mode) and the satelitte is probably about 25 feet away on another level. I have seen you are supposed to have 30ft distance, but based on the location of where the router has to be, I am not sure that is possible. Is that interfering with our speed?
I have upgraded to latest firmware, I have played around with the settings based off support forums that I have read here. Currently running:
Enabled Implicit Beamforming, MU-MIMO and WMM.
Daisy Chain - Disabled
Fast Roaming - Disabled
Armor - Disabeld
Disabled IPv6
Enabled 20/40Mhz Coexistence
Logs - Unticked logging of DoS attacks and Port scans
Channel 1 for 2.4 Ghz and Channel 36 for 5Ghz
Guest Network - Disabled
Can someone help me troubleshoot??
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Most 5Ghz AC wifi devices will not ever see anything near 900Mpbs. Wired yes.
Due to hardward design and support, this limits the wifi connection speeds seen on 5Ghz AC. Most will max out at around 400-500Mpbs.
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
- When this was setup at my previous residence, it was reaching 700GB or so speed. Here I’m lucky if I get 200GB most of the time. It’s also unstable. Any recommendations to maximize whatever performance it can give?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What WiFi devices are you using to speed test with?
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
You can find other speed diagnosis steps in the community faq: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/Community-FAQ-My-Orbi-speeds-are-slow-inconsistent-and-don-t-my/m-p/1982974/highlight/true#M7849
tmbslce wrote:
When this was setup at my previous residence, it was reaching 700GB or so speed. Here I’m lucky if I get 200GB most of the time. It’s also unstable. Any recommendations to maximize whatever performance it can give?
did you have 1GB service in your previous residence? how were the speed there?
each to his/her own but I'm not a fan of running 2 routers in the same network
I actually had 600GB service, that almost always provided closer to 700GB. So the Orbi was very effective.
To clarify, I don't run 2 routers. The Orbi router has to be plugged into the ISP modem, and then I have a satellite ~25ft away.
