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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 ca...
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?
The ISP (Rogers) use the Gateway modem. I pulled the specs from my modem login:
System Hardware
Model:CGM4140COM
Vendor:Technicolor
Hardware Revision:2.2
Serial Number:2133060484112458
Processor Speed:1503 MHz
DRAM Total Memory:1024 MB
DRAM Used Memory:638 MB
DRAM Available Memory:386 MB
Flash Total Memory:2048 MB
Flash Used Memory:162 MB
Flash Available Memory:1886 MB
I believe your modem has a built in router already.
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktopI currently have the Gateway modem in bridge mode and connected to the Orbi. The Orbi is in router mode. Is there a speed or stability benefit to having the Orbi in AP mode rather than router mode in this setup?
tmbslce wrote:I currently have the Gateway modem in bridge mode and connected to the Orbi. The Orbi is in router mode. Is there a speed or stability benefit to having the Orbi in AP mode rather than router mode in this setup?
i can't help you with the different modes, perhaps this will:
