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mrmattis
Jan 24, 2019Initiate
Orbi AC3000 - Slow wifi, and is getting worse
Hello
I have the following system.
Modem - Bridge.
RBR50 - Routermode - Auto Channel - Last firmware.
RBS - Last firmaware.
Backhaul - Wifi - Good connection.
When connecting with...
- Jan 27, 2019
Thanks for posting back. Glad that you have some beta FW for your RBR50. Sounds like its working better for you. Keep us posted. Hope the new beta comes to the community soon.
Mark your post as resolved so others will now.
mrmattis wrote:
I have installed beta firmware, 2.2.2.20. Seems to be ok now. Last resultat was 478/437 using Samsung S9+ wifi. 2 meters from router. Using cable is full speed, 500/500.
FURRYe38
Jan 24, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem 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 them to begin with depending upon building materials.
What devices do you have connected to the system, wireless and wired.
What devices are you using to speedtest wireless with?
Wired speed tests working to spec?
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?
What WPA security modes are you using? Should be WPA2 and AES only.
Enable MIMO and check speeds.
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).