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RBK50V vs RBK50
Hi All, I bought Oribi RBK50V hoping it is comparable to RBK50 with $100 less. It seems satelite in RBK50v has lower backhaul speed, and also wired connection speed limit of 100 MB/sec. I was ho...
Yes you can change the preample to long and try.
How far is the patio form the RBR or the RBS?
Yes, the RBS40v will have a lower wireless backhaul rate of 866Mpbs. Thought should be good for normal usage and performance.WMM should be already enabled...just checking.
Hi FURRYe38,
Thanks for your reply. I was waiting for making changes and test before replying. So, there was delay.
Here I have included additional information.
My Internet Service Provider is Xfinity, and modem-router is ARRIS TG1682G.
My connection speed is - Download Speed: 200Mbps, Upload Speed: 5Mbps.
I changed my Xfinity modem/router to following settings and then to Bridge Mode.
2.4 GHz: 802.11 g,n - Channel # 1, 20 MHz
5 GHz: 802.11 a,n,ac - Channel # 36, 40 MHz
2.4 GHz: 802.11 g,n - Channel # 1, 20 MHz
5 GHz: 802.11 a,n,ac - Channel # 36, 40 MHz
My Orbi details are:
Router RBR50 - Firmware version: V2.5.1.16
Satellite RBS40V - Firmware version: V2.5.1.2
Router RBR50 - Firmware version: V2.5.1.16
Satellite RBS40V - Firmware version: V2.5.1.2
My house size is around 2600 sq ft. Wood floor. Both Router and Satellite are on first floor.
Satellite is placed at around 35 ft distance. When I powered on Satelite, it showed Blue light. So, connection is good.
I have around 5-6 wifi in neighborhood.
Based on your suggestion, I changed Orbi setting as follows:
ADVANCED -> Setup -> Wireless Setup
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2.4 GHz Channel: 6
5 GHZ Channel: 44
Security Option: WPA2-PSK
ADVANCED -> Setup -> Wireless Setup
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2.4 GHz Channel: 6
5 GHZ Channel: 44
Security Option: WPA2-PSK
ADVANCED -> Advanced Setup -> Wireless Settings
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Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence: Unchecked
Preamble Mode: Short Preamble
Enable Daisy Chain Topology: unchecked
Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING: checked
Enable MU-MIMO: unchecked
Enable Fast Roaming: unchecked
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Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence: Unchecked
Preamble Mode: Short Preamble
Enable Daisy Chain Topology: unchecked
Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING: checked
Enable MU-MIMO: unchecked
Enable Fast Roaming: unchecked
ADVANCED -> Advanced Setup -> IPv6
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IPv6: Disabled
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IPv6: Disabled
After this, I see difference when conected to Satellite. But there is no difference when connected to Router. I see some drop now when I am outside in patio. Should I change Short Preamble to Long Preamble? Also, I did not see much improvement in basement.
Overall, I see some improvement with Orbi over internet provider supplied modem/router, specifically when I am far.
Any further guidance is appreciated.
Regards.
nil3749
Yes you can change the preample to long and try.
How far is the patio form the RBR or the RBS?
Yes, the RBS40v will have a lower wireless backhaul rate of 866Mpbs. Thought should be good for normal usage and performance.
WMM should be already enabled...just checking.