Hello, The last few weeks (I think it started after the latest two firmwares) the router is throttling the download speed to around 100mbps, and I have a 1gbps fiber. I used to be able to get easily up to 900mbps. Things I 've tried: 1) Reboot router 2) disconnect everything but one pc 3) factory reset and restore settings 4) factory reset and start fresh 5) verified with two different pcs and 3 different cables 6) I put the ISP's router on and i can get easily to 800mbps. I am not sure what else to try? Any help much appreciated.

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What FW version had you been using when the orbi was getting 900Mb? What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too? Have you tried the Orbi in AP mode with the modem/router?

Hello, It was the firmware before the V2.3.1.44, can't recall but I was always downloaded the latest at the time. The modem is a Huawei Echolife HG8010H and the ISP's router is a Huawei HG659b. I didn't test the ORBI in AP mode, I can try, but I wouldn't like the idea for long term. Thank you.

Would have been v210 I believe. And your modem is bridged fully when using the Orbi in router mode? Can the ISP router be removed and use the ONT directly to the Orbi in router mode?

The modem can not be removed, but the ISP router has been removed, so it's running full router mode. There are no settings on the modem, it's a "dummy" box to turn the fiber into an ethernet.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 23, 2019
What FW version had you been using when the orbi was getting 900Mb?

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

Have you tried the Orbi in AP mode with the modem/router?
- Monti9901
  Aspirant
  Apr 23, 2019
  Hello,
  
  It was the firmware before the V2.3.1.44, can't recall but I was always downloaded the latest at the time.
  
  The modem is a Huawei Echolife HG8010H and the ISP's router is a Huawei HG659b.
  
  I didn't test the ORBI in AP mode, I can try, but I wouldn't like the idea for long term.
  
  Thank you.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 23, 2019
    Would have been v210 I believe.
    
    And your modem is bridged fully when using the Orbi in router mode? Can the ISP router be removed and use the ONT directly to the Orbi in router mode?

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