Just had our internet fixed as the outside booster was bad. We were running 75 down and .5 up. After the fix, did a wifi test and the xfiniti router ran at 475 down and 18 up. Put it in bridge mode and hooked up the orbi using a Cat 6 cable. 175 down with 17 up. Both in the same spot. Xfinity router has always been used in bridge mode. Any thoughts as to why?

Make a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. This saves time if a reset is needed. AP Mode Reference: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=desktophttps://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode Please mark your thread as solved. Enjoy. :smileywink:

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 30, 2020
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

Power OFF the modem and RBR for 1 minute then back ON with the modem then RBR. Wire connect a PC to the RBR and speed test.

Has Armor or Circle been enabled?
- stevedavis
  Aspirant
  Sep 30, 2020
  Firmware V2.5.1.16
  Comcast modem TG3482G
  Roughly same speeds after reset
  Did not acitivate armor or circle
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 30, 2020
    And you are sure the modem has been fully bridged? Not just disabling the wifi radio on the modem...this doesn't count. :smileywink:
    
    One thing to try out, put the ISP Modem back to router mode and then configure the RBR for AP mode. Leave the RBS OFF for now.

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