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007e
Tutor
Feb 05, 2020
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Throttling Devices - RBK53

Hello,    I've read a few threads on here about throttling but was unable to get the info I need. Is it normal for the RBK50 series to throttle all my connected devices to approx 10-20Mbps? When I ...
  • 007e's avatar
    007e
    Feb 07, 2020

    I re enabled WMM and it appears that did it.

     

    I must have tested WMM on the old FW. It wasnt working very well with my ring cameras before hence the reason I had it off. It appears this new FW version is more stable, inclduing with the use of WMM,

     

    For the record just in case anyone looks this up, here are my settings:

     

    Disabled 20/40 MHz Coexistence

    Enabled WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings

    Enabled Implicit BEAMFORMING - Boosts WiFi speed, reliability, & range for all mobile devices

    Enabled MU-MIMO

    Disabled Fast-Roaming

    Disabled Daisy-Chain Topology

    Disabled Armor and Circle

     

    I'm finally hitting up to 200+Mbps on my devices again.

     

    Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I had tried these settings before but it helped going through it again. 

     

007e's avatar
007e
Tutor
Feb 05, 2020

Hey Crimpon thanks for replying. All my devices on my network get roughly 10-20Mbps wirelessly ( even next to the satellites and router). My go to is the Speedtest app. Ive speed tested Apple Tv's, iPhones, Ring Cameras, iPads, Smart TV's, Samsung Tablets, etc. They all register approx the same speeds. When using the Orbi app and running a speed test on the router gives me over 200Mbps.

CrimpOn's avatar
CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 05, 2020

What speed are you paying for? 

Do you have a computer that can be connected to the router with ethernet to test with? 

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    007e
    Tutor
    Feb 05, 2020

    Paying for 200Mbps with Spectrum. Using their modem with the Orbi RBK53 from Costco. I dont currently have a way to test wired. This throttled User experience has been like this since day 2 (I vaguely remember getting full speeds on wireless devices the firs day or so). I've run a few diffrerent FW's and I'm currently on the most stable FW I've used to date, 2.5.1.8. No random lockups/dropouts with Orbi (requiring restarts). I have however restarted the Routers and Satellites, and even started from scratch after wiping them clean and setting them up from scratch.

     

    I'm wondering If I just have a bad system.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Feb 05, 2020


      What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP 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

       

      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).

       

      Turn OFF the two RBSs and work with just the RBR for now. Ensure wired LAN cable speedtesting is being used to test speeds first. 

       

      007e wrote:

      Paying for 200Mbps with Spectrum. Using their modem with the Orbi RBK53 from Costco. I dont currently have a way to test wired. This throttled User experience has been like this since day 2 (I vaguely remember getting full speeds on wireless devices the firs day or so). I've run a few diffrerent FW's and I'm currently on the most stable FW I've used to date, 2.5.1.8. No random lockups/dropouts with Orbi (requiring restarts). I have however restarted the Routers and Satellites, and even started from scratch after wiping them clean and setting them up from scratch.

       

      I'm wondering If I just have a bad system.

       

      • 007e's avatar
        007e
        Tutor
        Feb 06, 2020

        Hi FurryE38,

         

        -Hitron E31N2V1

        -2,600

        -20-30ft.

        -2.4 is Ch. 1

        -5 is Ch.40

        - Yes there are neighbors nearby, approx 5

        -Beamforming and MIMO have been disabled and enabled

        -WMM has been enabled and set back to disabled (normally what I run)

        -Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Have all been enabled then disabled.

         

        I've pretty much tried a variattion and combination of all those enabled or disabled to no avail. 

         

        My next step is turning off the 2 RBS and then trying a hardwired connection.

         

        Thanks