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PaceCarGuy
Aspirant
Jan 18, 2020

ORBI RBR50v2 WiFi Analytics /performance question

Hello, excuse me if this has been asked before, I scanned the site but did not see anything listed to address this specificially.  

 

To start, my Orbi router and Satellite are working great!  I am using a 200Mb DSL Fiber Service, and getting 225-235Mb download speed and 220-225Mb Upload speeds from both wired and WiFi connections.  

 

I am new to Orbi, and this is replacing an old Luma WiFi mesh network I had in place.  

 

But using Netgear WiFi Analytics, from an Android Phone, with the phone saying it is connected to 5G, in any point in the house it reports signal strength of 100% at 433Mbps.  

 

I guess I should be happy, but oddly enough, when I had my Luma Mesh up, Netgear Analytics was reporting 100% at 866Mbps?  

 

The specs for this model Orbi states that it can deliver "Up to 866 Mbps for newer devices that support 5 GHz and 802.11 ac".

 

When I login to the Orbi router, on the advanced screen for Wireless I see :

 

WIRELESS SETTINGS (GENERAL)
RegionNorth America
 
2.4G ChannelAuto ( 6 )
 
2.4G ModeUp to 400 Mbps
 
5G Channel36+40+44+48(P)
 
5G ModeUp to 866.7 Mbps

 

So, am I good?  Is it just the Analytics tool not reporting correctly for some reason or does something need to be tweaked?  

 

I am running the following software versions :

- Android app 2.4.12.869

- Orbi Firmware v2.3.5.30

 

I did notice there is a newer version of the firmware available, but my device does not recognize any new updates available and I have seen some posts noting it causes performance problems.  

 

Thanks in advance.

 

5 Replies

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 18, 2020

    Interesting app, thanks for mentioning it.  I sat six feet from the RBR50 and hit "Test".  Came up with 650mb.  Said, "what the???"  Tested again and got 866.  App whined about not being designed for my version of Android (9).

     

    Another way to check connection rate is from the Orbi side using the Orbi "app".  Select a device and it brings up information about the device, including what Orbi thinks the "link rate" is.

     

    How far apart are the Orbi router and satelite?  If they are too close together, they could be causing interference.

    • PaceCarGuy's avatar
      PaceCarGuy
      Aspirant
      Jan 18, 2020

      I am also running Android 9.  My router is on the main floor on the left side of the house and the Satellite is on the second floor on the right side of the house, about 30-35' apart.  I don't think this is too far apart since they have never dropped connection and always report 100% signal, but only at 433Mbps.  Unless this indicates that adding a 3rd Satellite would improve that ?

       

      If I use the Orbi Android app, and select various wifi attached devices they do list link rates, my phone is at 433Mbps, but I have found several of my devices up to 780Mbps, so I guess I am getting more thruput.  

       

      Thanks for the info.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 18, 2020

        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).