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RBK50 with Xfinity Modem
I am installing a new Orbi RBK50 with satellite, plus a wall satellite and outdoor satellite from an old system. I have Gig speed internet from Xfinity. I put the Xfinity modem into bridge mode, th...
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My Orbi is running version 2.5.1.16.
My Xfinity modem/router is their brand new WiFi6 model, but it doesn't say who manufactures it. When I set it to bridge mode, I also called Comcast and asked them to turn off all router and WiFi functionality on their end, which they said they did, then they rebooted. I could plug a computer directly into the modem and log in and it said that it was in bridge mode. I can't think of anything else to do to get it fully into bridge mode.
I'm ready to reset the modem, turn off bridge mode and put the Orbi into AP mode, but I'm sure the Orbi has a better router than Xfinity does, and I don't want to lose my guest WiFi functionality.
If you feel the modem is fully bridged. Then keep this configuration.
Try some of the following:
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
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 may not 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. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026