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Orbi RBR50 RF interference
Firmware v.2.7.424 I have an Orbi Mesh RBR50 system with 2 satellites. 1 is connected via Ethernet, the other by Mesh. I am on a Radio Frequency Internet service, not WIFI. The Radio Re...
Checking on ISP's router info. Apparently the tech person said when the Orbi is off, the speed of the connection goes way up. Happens to both wired and wireless connected devices. Satellites are more than 30 feet away, but home sq feet doesn't seem to be an issue as the problem exists when the computer is within 10 feet of the Orbi router. Settings;
RegionNorth America
2.4G ChannelAuto ( 7(P) + 11(S) )
2.4G ModeUp to 400 Mbps
5G Channel36+40+44+48(P)
5G ModeUp to 866.7 Mbps
| 2.4GHz Channel: | Auto0102030405060708091011 |
| 5GHz Channel: | 36404448 |
DHCP
IF Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Try option #2 first...