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Orbi rbk50
I currently have an Orbi rbk50 hard wired to a c6300. The internet speed at my c6300 is over 100mbs. Using the orbi app, the speed on the Orbi is over 100mbs. The speed I am getting at my laptop and ...
Change the Router Mode By default, the modem router is in router mode. This means that it works both as a modem and as a router. You can share the Internet connection without using another router or gateway. If you want to connect a gateway or router to the modem router, you must log in to the modem router and change its Router Mode setting.
To change the router mode:
1. On your computer or wireless device, find and select the modem router WiFi network. The WiFi network name is on the modem router’s label.
2. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Manage Your Network 72 AC1750 WiFi Cable Modem Router The password is on the modem router’s label. Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.
3. Launch a web browser.
4. Type http://routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
5. Enter the modem router user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
6. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode.
7. Select one of the radio buttons:
• Yes. This is the default setting. The modem router performs router functions such as Network Address Translation (NAT).
• No. With this setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP addresses from the Internet provider.
8. Click the Apply button. Your change takes effect.
Quick update.. I turned off the c6300 as a router and ran the setup process on the Orbi. The result was exactly the same. When I check the speed at the C6300(lan) hardwired to my desktop and the Orbi through it's app., I get over 100mbs. But when I use the speed test(ookla) on my devices I still get under 15mbs.!
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 them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.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?
What WPA security modes are you using?Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Jpol026 wrote:
Quick update.. I turned off the c6300 as a router and ran the setup process on the Orbi. The result was exactly the same. When I check the speed at the C6300(lan) hardwired to my desktop and the Orbi through it's app., I get over 100mbs. But when I use the speed test(ookla) on my devices I still get under 15mbs.!
Tried all that. I'm messing around with manually putting in the ip address etc now