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Nansterz
Apr 21, 2020Guide
Orbi App Speed Test vs Actual
Last week, we noticed a significant drop in home network speeds. I did the standard troubleshooting, rebooted the modem, reboot the Orbi and we completely lost the internet - I couldn't get a dynamic...
- Apr 21, 2020
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? Is this the CM modem you listed in you product list? You using the RBR20?
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-routerWhat 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).You may want to update FW if you haven't already:
Nansterz
Apr 21, 2020Guide
RBR20 running V2.3.5.30
Retired_Member
Apr 21, 2020not familat with the RBR20
what changed recently to your system? firmware updates?
many users report problems with app for speed results and other things
- NansterzApr 21, 2020GuideIt also comes up as AC2200. I did a firmware upgrade after the factory reset.