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ORBI R50 Wifi link speed
Wifi issue with new Orbi R50, When using virgin media superhub 3 i get expected link speed 450mb on wifi, however on the Orbi this drops to 300mb. Mobile phones other devices connect and get full sp...
Modem Combo Units:
This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through 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=desktop
Thanks for the response.
The virgin media super hub 3 is set to modem mode and it looks like the orbi is setup in router mode. Would my best option be to set up the Orbi as an AP Instead
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-router
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?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. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).Might try mode in router mode and Orbi in AP mode as last resort configuration to try
Thanks for all the suggestions and advice and i have tried everything you advised.
1 - currently have modem mode on the sh3
2 - Router mode on Orbi 50
3 - Mobile devices etc all connecting a good speeds
4 - Imac and macbook pro when connected to the sh3 as standard config get correct link rate, however as soon as these are connected to the orbi i only get link speed of 300mbps.