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gabe618
Aspirant
Mar 03, 2020

Orbi RBK50 Wifi on have 250Mbps with a 1Gbps Internet Line

Hi all,

Would like to get your help and advice, I have just purchased a RBK50 AC3000 Orbi to use with my 1Gbps internet line, I have setup the main Orbi and the Satellite, however when I test it with fast.com or speedtest, I can only get 250Mb, it is just 1/4 of my cable internet speed, which when I was using ASUS RT-AC88U AiMesh with RT-AC66U, I can get around 700MB on those speed testing website.

 

For the Orbi, I have the below settings,

 

Firmware: 2.5.1.8

Disabled off Daisy Chain

Disabled 20/40 coexistence

Disabled IPV6

Enabled implicit beam forming

Changed and played around the channel for 2.4 & 5Ghz

 

Thanks all

 

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Mar 03, 2020

    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

    Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last update?

    Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?


    What devices are you using to speed test wireleslly? 

    Is your wired speeds to spec? They should be.

     

    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

     

    I would turn OFF the RBS while wirelessly speed testing with the RBR alone first. 

    Make sure your wireless device is connecting to the 5Ghz SSID. Can check your connection rates with WiFi Sweet Spots app on your phone or pad. You should see 866Mpbs or something near this...

    Ensure WMM is enabled. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

    • gabe618's avatar
      gabe618
      Aspirant
      Mar 03, 2020

      What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

      Nokia G-240G-C

       

      Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last update?

      Yes

       

      Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

      Around 10, but I have avoided to use their channels


      What devices are you using to speed test wireleslly?

      iPhone, iPad, Mac

       

      Is your wired speeds to spec? They should be.

      Yes, it can reach up to 9xx mb/s

       

      Ensure WMM is enabled. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

      Enabled already