RBR50/2 satellites - fast internet speed, slow wifi

Question

I have an RBR50 with two RBS50 satellites. FW version on all is 2.7.3.22. My router is a Netgear CM1000. In the Orbi app, it reports my internet download speed as 360Mbps. But in my phone, Speedtest reports I'm only getting ~20Mpbs downloads, and I've been having sporadic connection issues for weeks. I've tried resetting the satellites. Kind of at my wits end here because I'd love to blame Comcast but I don't think I can. Any ideas? FWIW, this setup used to work flawlessly - I'm gonna say it's been problematic going on a month now.

EDIT - saw similar posts AFTER I posted this. Seems I'm not the only one. Might have to try downgrading the firmware. Has anyone figured out which is a good version to revert to?

FURRYe38 · Answer

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡
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What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
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Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or may not be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
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Try disabling the following and see:Armor, Circle, Traffic Meter,&nbsp;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). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
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One User Experience/Configuration:https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026

erkinfl · Answer

Home size: 1530 sq ft. 1st satellite is ~35 ft. from router with two walls between. Second satellite is in separate garage, ~80 ft away? That was a wild guess. But as I mentioned, this setup has worked flawlessly for several years.

I'll take a look at the other options you've suggested, thx!

FURRYe38 · Answer

A factory reset maybe needed as well...

erkinfl · Answer

So far I have tried the following:Factory reset router and both satellitesDeleted all settings on iOs appRan through steps on iOs app to set up the router (no satellites)Changed router settings to:Enable daisy-chain topology: offEnable 20/40&nbsp; MHZ coexistence: offEnable implicit beam-forming: onVerified that router has latest firmwareAdded one satelliteVerified that the satellite has latest firmwareTurned off first satelliteAdded second satelliteVerified that the satellite has latest firmwareAs both satellites eventually seemed to be connecting, I moved one to its normal location, about 40' away in a different room. I then turned on both satellites and ran sync from the router again.No matter where I position the satellites, after multiple attempts at syncing, one of them always reports its backhaul status as "Config Sync".&nbsp;&nbsp;Any more suggestions?&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

First wirelessly sync the RBS while in same room as the RBR or near the RBR, say 10-15 feet. Once ALL RBS are synced and report GOOD status, turn OFF the place in remote locations. The farthest one maybe a bit too far. IF your Diasy chaining the RBS, turn on the nearest RBS to the RBR, let it fully turn BLUE then turn OFF, then turn ON the farthest RBS. I would keep the distance in between these two RBS about 25-30 feet. Ensure Daisy Chain is enabled on the RBR first.&nbsp;

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