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ORBI Wifi Speed Drops
Hey Guys, So I have had my Orbi several months now. Every 3-4 weeks the wifi speed drops to below 30 mbs for download. However the speed test on the unit read 190 mps. The wired speeds also drop to e...
i have had my orbi for about a year and a half now, and i have had the same issue.
the orbi is GREAT, with the exception of the wifi speed dropping off every 2-3 weeks....
i have the spectrum 400mbs package, and i see declines down to 30-40 mbs.
i reset the router (which is a pain) and the speed goes back up without fail.
if you have figured out how to fix this issue, please let me know, i would love to hear your fix.
i tried everything, including reseting the "beam-alignment" (i forgot what it is called) on the router, all to no avail.
thanks
What FW is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
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 them to begin with depending upon building materials.
Test with only just the RBR routers wifi, turn off the satellites and test to see if wifi drops off. Then try just adding 1 satellite and test.
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 disabling the following and see:
MIMO, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Retired_Member wrote:
i have had my orbi for about a year and a half now, and i have had the same issue.
the orbi is GREAT, with the exception of the wifi speed dropping off every 2-3 weeks....
i have the spectrum 400mbs package, and i see declines down to 30-40 mbs.
i reset the router (which is a pain) and the speed goes back up without fail.
if you have figured out how to fix this issue, please let me know, i would love to hear your fix.
i tried everything, including reseting the "beam-alignment" (i forgot what it is called) on the router, all to no avail.
thanks