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Orbi RBR50 directly connected to internet modem reduces performance
Hello community,
I have an RBR50 that I'm using in router mode directly connected to my modem. If I plug my computer directly into the modem via cat5, I consistantly get 900+ Mbps download spe...
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Have you enabled QoS, Traffic Meter or Access controls?
Try a factory reset on the Orbi router, set up from scratch using the wired PC. This time don't enable any QoS, Traffic Metter and Access Controls and disable IPv6. You can try with it enabled if your ISP supports IPv6 natively. Turn OFF ALL other devices and just run a quick test at the router with the wired PC. What are the results. Seen others with problems on 1Gb services. Some don't.
Thanks for the quick response. Firmware version - V2.2.1.210, which I think is the latest. I reluctantly did what you suggested and the results are the same. I say reluctantly because although it's been many years since I've had to deal with networking regularly, I cringe when I hear "reset to factory defaults", or turn off "X" or "Y". In my experience, it's means I'm trying to compensate for a deficiency in the product.
So I returned to the provider's router and the speeds are consistently 900Mbps+ while the Orbi was consistently 400Mbps-. I even switched the Orbi to AP mode with the same throughput. It appears to me, and I could be missing something, that the Orbi, although wonderful at mesh networking is not ready for primetime when it comes to accomodating the higher bandwidth. I was on a 300Mbps plan until I upgraded last Friday. That's when the Orbi fell down.
Thanks for the guidance and assistance.
Could have a faulty unit. I would return the unit or get it RMAd.
Good Luck.
aladien wrote:
....... I reluctantly did what you suggested and the results are the same.
Thanks for the guidance and assistance.
I did not see an answer to the question if you have Traffic Meter, Access controls or Service/site blocking enabled?
