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Router capacity question
I have an orbi rbr20 with two satelites in my home.....I feel like my internet speed has slowed down since I installed a wifi security alarm and have two kids with tons of devices using the bandwith....
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Seen some having problems with 20 series Orbis on 1Gb ISP services. Seen some that they work fine. I know the 50 series seem to work better. You can use Orbi RBSs on other series Orbi. The RBRs don't work at all as RBS.
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. 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 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).