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sketch8
May 21, 2019Tutor
Orbi RBK 50 Wifi too slow
I have 1gb internet speed. I changed my old rounter with RBK50. I noticed that the speed of wifi is too slow. I am getting around 40mbps download and 15mbps on upload. I tried to speed test on my des...
sketch8
May 21, 2019Tutor
The modem model number is pr-500mi. orbi connected via LAN 1 using cat 6 cord.
When i tried to go beyond 7meters im getting Backhaul Status - POOR, even now. I have poor status
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FURRYe38
May 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Ok, building materials concrete and metal or wood and such?
Set the RBS back to where you had good status.
Do you know if the ISP Modem has a built in router and wifi by chance? Searching brings up asian data for this modem and possible built in router...hard to tell.
- sketch8May 21, 2019Tutor
Building material; wood
- FURRYe38May 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
OK should be ok with building materials.
I would factory reset the RBR and setup from scratch and this time leave off the RBS.
Wire speed test first then speed test wireless. You might connect a wired PC to the modem to check speeds there.
Let us know if you can find out if the modem has a built in router already...
- michaelkenwardMay 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Let us know if you can find out if the modem has a built in router already...
One way to help narrow this down is to look for separate LAN ports on the back. Also if it does wifi.
I tried to find the thing but ended up with some not very clear pictures.