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LawJolla
Jun 08, 2020Aspirant
ORBI CBR40 slow device speeds when not shown as connected device
Orbi CBR40, v2.3.5.12__1.0.8 Hello! When a particular computer connects to the Orbi, it shows up as a connected device with proper speeds (320mbps). But soon after, the computer is lost as a...
FURRYe38
Jun 09, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
Do you have a RBS connected as well?
Is the PC wired or wireless connected to the CBR?
What is the mfr and model# of the wired and wireless adapters in this PC?
What 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?
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
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).
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?