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Slow Initial Speed then Normal Speeds
Hey All, Info: - Orbi RBK50 with 1 Sat. - Orbi router connected directly to ONT - Verizon Fios 300mbps I am having issues with consistant speeds on my Orbi. When using a device (any devic...
What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP FIOS modem the NG router is connected too?
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
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).
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Throttling-Devices-RBK53/m-p/1858561/highlight/true#M81925
Router Firmware: V 2.3.5.30
2000sq ft and I made sure they are within 30ft of eachother.
I have 2 neighbors next to me.
I have just tried those settings and it looks okay for now I hope it stays like this!
Thank you so much for your help!
Ok, make sure you don't get too much closer between the RBR and RBSs. Any closer will start to cause problems.
Please mark your thread and solves so others will know.
Enjoy.
plam93 wrote:Router Firmware: V 2.3.5.30
2000sq ft and I made sure they are within 30ft of eachother.
I have 2 neighbors next to me.
I have just tried those settings and it looks okay for now I hope it stays like this!
Thank you so much for your help!