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Orbi RBR50 Slow WiFi
xfiniti Xfi modem/router in bridge mode, service is 600 Mbps
RBR50 with one satellite in router mode connected to modem via Cat6 cable.
Doing speed test with Samsung S10 via Ookla app I get 250-290 Mbps
Orbi app shows v2.3.5.30
Why am I not getting full speed?
if I turn on WiFi on Xfi and connect to it with my Samsung S10, doing a speed test with Ookla app I get 560-600 MBps.
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Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? Power OFF The ISP modem for 30 seconds then back on then walk thru the setup wizard after doing a factory reset?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
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.What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
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).Be sure your connected to the RBR when wireless speed testing. Turn off the RBS temporarily.
Download WiFi sweetpots on your phone to check to see the connection rate of your phone connected to the RBR. This shows just the connetion rate only. Not a speed of data flow.
LuisJAbellon wrote:xfiniti Xfi modem/router in bridge mode, service is 600 Mbps
RBR50 with one satellite in router mode connected to modem via Cat6 cable.
Doing speed test with Samsung S10 via Ookla app I get 250-290 Mbps
Orbi app shows v2.3.5.30
Why am I not getting full speed?
if I turn on WiFi on Xfi and connect to it with my Samsung S10, doing a speed test with Ookla app I get 560-600 MBps.
Yes, reste has been performed.
House is 5000 SqFT and I have coverage throughout
Roter to satelite is 31 feet and I get BLUE connection
Channels are on auto....will try changing.
Will disconnect satelite fo rnext speed check.
Hello, Tried everything suggested.......moved ISP router (in bridge mode) 8' appart.....connected to Orbi with Cat6 cable......I see no improvement.
Now I have ordered a CAT 8 cable......next will be to use ISP touter as router and Orbi as AP.
Any other suggestions?
LuisJAbellon wrote:Hello, Tried everything suggested.......moved ISP router (in bridge mode) 8' appart.....connected to Orbi with Cat6 cable......I see no improvement.
Now I have ordered a CAT 8 cable......next will be to use ISP touter as router and Orbi as AP.
Any other suggestions?
Do you need the ISP router?
LuisJAbellon wrote:xfiniti Xfi modem/router in bridge mode, service is 600 Mbps
RBR50 with one satellite in router mode connected to modem via Cat6 cable.
Doing speed test with Samsung S10 via Ookla app I get 250-290 Mbps
Orbi app shows v2.3.5.30
Why am I not getting full speed?
if I turn on WiFi on Xfi and connect to it with my Samsung S10, doing a speed test with Ookla app I get 560-600 MBps.
I see 2 problems here:
xfiniti Xfi modem/router in bridge mode, & Orbi app shows v2.3.5.30
Why is xFi on brdige mode an issue?
Why is teh latest verssion v2.3.5.30 an issue?
LuisJAbellon wrote:Why is xFi on brdige mode an issue?
Why is teh latest verssion v2.3.5.30 an issue?
Do a search in this forum. Numerous posts about problems with v2.3.5.30.
Most will agree IF possible, it's best to run the Orbi router with no other routers. Do a search.
