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eternaleigh
Aspirant
Mar 31, 2020

PLEASE HELP with RBR20 maximizing upload speeds

I currently have an orbi mesh system with router (RBR20 - firmware V2.3.5.30) with 2 satellites (RBS20 - firmware V2.3.5.30). My internet speeds are sh*thouse to say the least but its the best i can ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 02, 2020

Any progress on this? 

eternaleigh wrote:

I currently have an orbi mesh system with router (RBR20 - firmware V2.3.5.30) with 2 satellites (RBS20 - firmware V2.3.5.30). My internet speeds are sh*thouse to say the least but its the best i can get for where i live (town of 1000 people). I can't get my ring doorbell to join my wifi network because my upload speed isnt above 2mbps. I followed the steps outlined in a few posts and was able to improve my speed, but not enough. Im SOOOO close. Can anyone help me with optimizing my settings just to get me above the 2mb mark so im able to get the stupid doorbell on my network? My configuration is the orbi system as mentioned and my ISP is frontier. I have a frontier provided all-in-one router/modem as my gateway with wifi disabled in an effort to use it only as a modem and orbi as my router. aside from ring doorbell issue, network works pretty great for what we need. I have 2 apple tvs, 3 smart phones, 2 ipads, 1 laptop, 3 smart switches, a smart thermostat, smart garage door opener, 2 airplay wifi speakers and a wireless printer on the network.

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

 

  • eternaleigh's avatar
    eternaleigh
    Aspirant
    Apr 03, 2020

    Thanks for your reply. Sorry, life got in the way. About to troubleshoot it now though and try your suggestions. I wanted to send you responses to your questions too. Here ya go:

    ISP modem is Arris NVG443B

    Home is 1600 square feet, router is 25 feet from 1st satellite and 2nd satellite is 30 ft max from the 1st one.

    Channels: Auto on 2.4Ghz and 40 on 5Ghz

    2 wifi neighbors. 

     

    Gonna try everything you suggested and see what happens. Ill keep you posted and make notes as i move through each scenario.

    Thanks again!

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 03, 2020

      Be aware that you ISP modem has a built in router. 

       

      This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
      https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
      Couple of options,
      1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
      2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
      3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. 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=desktop

       

      Be sure to start RBS distance at 30 feet. Any closer could cuase problems...


      Good Luck.

      • eternaleigh's avatar
        eternaleigh
        Aspirant
        Apr 03, 2020

        I already have ISP router in bridge mode. Orbi is in router mode. And I have all WiFi radios on ISP router disabled.

         

        Current settings im trying:

        2.4Ghz channel 11

        MIMO, WMM and beamforming enabled

        Disabled: Armor, circle, daisy chain, fast roaming, IPv6 (was already disabled) and turned off 20/40Mhz coexistence (couldnt find setting to force 40Mhz only)

         

        With these settings, my upload speed went down a little. Not a lot, but didnt increase.