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Stethorn's avatar
Stethorn
Aspirant
Oct 05, 2019

Rbk53 slowing down

I have a dual set of Rbk53 and when working are great and I get a full 500mb downloading using virgin media in the UK. The issue I am having is that suddenly the speed drops to around 30mb (checked th...
Stethorn's avatar
Stethorn
Aspirant
Oct 06, 2019
Just noticed it's the rbk50 and bit the Rbk53 that I have.
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 06, 2019

That is the "kit" with Orbi Router (RBR50) and Orbi Satellite (RBS50).

What is this "main router". If it is a true router, then you might like to try putting the RBR50 into wireless access point mode.


Having two routers on a network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.


This explains some of the other drawbacks.

What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

It might also help if you told people what the modem is in front of this router. The model number could be useful. Is it, by any chance, also a router, with a set of LAN ports on the back?

  • Stethorn's avatar
    Stethorn
    Aspirant
    Oct 06, 2019
    It's a virgin media superhub 3 in modem mode. I very much doubt the modem is the issue as I can go to the satellite and full speed resumes, plus a simple wireless change such as guest wifi on and off brings the speed back to full.
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Oct 07, 2019

      What Firmware is currently loaded?

      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 RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

       

      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 maynot 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. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).