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Orbi (Rbr40)
I have the RBr40 (AC2200) system. My internet provider speed is 500Mps. When I do a speed test on the Orbi App it shows 92 download & 93 Upload. Is this router capable of reading the 500 speed?
Hello Ranger88,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
Network speeds can vary depending on the distance and the material that the wireless signal has to travel through. Changing your Orbi RBR40 to AP mode if your ISP modem is also a router can resolve this issue.
Under optimal circumstances your RBR40 is capable of the following rates:
- 2.4 GHz: Max. 400 Mbps
- 5 GHz Front haul: Max. 866 Mbps
Please ensure that your RBR40 is on Firmware version 2.7.4.24. If your Orbi is not on the latest firmware please navigate to the link below to download Firmware version 2.7.4.24 for your RBR40:
Orbi RBR40 | WiFi System | NETGEAR Support
For step-by-step instructions on how to manually update your Orbi Mesh System please navigate to the link below:
https://kb.netgear.com/31573/How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-router-using-orbilogin-com
To change your RBR40 to AP mode follow the instructions below:
Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/AP Mode> Then select the AP Mode radio button.
(Be sure to disable your ISP modem Wi-Fi when changing your RBR40 to AP mode.)
Best,
Kevin
Community Team