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Orbi RBR20 network slows to a crawl when uploading -- how can I fix this?
My Orbi network slows to a crawl when something is being uploaded and using all of the limited upload bandwidth. Is there anything I can do within the Orbi settings to fix this? My setup: Orbi ...
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
It doesn't have many markings -- really only a model number. This is what I could deduce with a google search: Bn-mux BCW620J.
Does the same thing happen if you connect the Mac directly to the RBR instead of the RBS?
It's a desktop Mac, so I don't really have a practical way to test that. I do know that a Mac wired to the RBR suffers from slow page loading when a wireless Mac is uploading.
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.
The satellite the (presumably) offending Mac is connected to is less than 30 feet away. There is a 2nd satellite further away.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Channels 13, 11 (2.4G) and 36 (5G).
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Not really. Only other wifi network is the PS4.
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
How willl this help the Mac that's wirelessly connected to the RBR?
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).
Most of these are already disabled. Are there any thought to be particularly problemetic?
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
No. It's a new network. I've only had the Orbi for a couple weeks, and I think most things were setup after it did it's initial setup and FW check.
vinyl wrote:What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
It doesn't have many markings -- really only a model number. This is what I could deduce with a google search: Bn-mux BCW620J.
Do you know if this modem has a built in wifi router already or is it just a modem only?
Does the same thing happen if you connect the Mac directly to the RBR instead of the RBS?
It's a desktop Mac, so I don't really have a practical way to test that. I do know that a Mac wired to the RBR suffers from slow page loading when a wireless Mac is uploading.
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.
The satellite the (presumably) offending Mac is connected to is less than 30 feet away. There is a 2nd satellite further away.
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Channels 13, 11 (2.4G) and 36 (5G).
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Not really. Only other wifi network is the PS4.
PS4 is not a wifi network. Its a connected client over wireless. Doesn't broadcast it's own wifi signal.
Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
How willl this help the Mac that's wirelessly connected to the RBR?
Is Beamforming and MIMO enabled on the RBR? Some devcies support MIMO which has better bandwidth abilities with the RBR.
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).
Most of these are already disabled. Are there any thought to be particularly problemetic?
Seen others post that Armor or Circle seem to cause problems for them.
40Mhz is preferred for maximum connection rate speeds.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
No. It's a new network. I've only had the Orbi for a couple weeks, and I think most things were setup after it did it's initial setup and FW check.
Please try a facotry reste and setup from scratch. FW may have been upated on the system and needs a full reset.
I would turn OFF the RBS and test with just the RBR alone and see if same thing happens.