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DiscoSquid's avatar
DiscoSquid
Aspirant
Apr 30, 2020

Orbi RBR40 Max Speed

Hello,

I have an Arris SBG8300 modem/router with an Orbi RBR40. I put the Arris is bridge mode and connected Orbi. I did this as I recently upgraded to Gigabit internet. The maximum speed I am getting from the Orbi is approximately 500mgps download. Straight from the modem I am getting a Gig. My question is, is the Orbi not compatible with these speeds? Am I doing anything wrong? All devices are up to date on firmware.

6 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 30, 2020

    Try a power OFF of the isp modem for 1 minute then back on. Factory reset the RBR and walk thru the setup wizard with a wired PC. COmplete the setup and run a speed test with Ooklas installable windows or max speed test app. Do not enable Armor, Access controls, Circle, QoS speedtest or Traffic meter. Just run a speed test thru the RBR with a wired PC. Let us know your results. 

    • DiscoSquid's avatar
      DiscoSquid
      Aspirant
      May 01, 2020

      I followed all instructions and still only pushing about 500 download

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 01, 2020

        I would contact NG support about this to see if they have more help and information regarding this. 

        https://www.netgear.com/support/#

         

        There have been others posting about the 20 and 40 series with 1G ISP services. I don't have these models. I do know my 50 series supports near 900Mbps speeds.