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Very slow network speeds on 5GHz network on Orbi RBR50 after months of solid performance
Hey All, Hopefully someone can help me with this. I just started noticing some really slow network speeds on my 5GHz connected network devices a couple weeks ago. This is after several months of ...
Thanks to all who pitched in. Your advice was helpful! I just took a backup of the working config in case I need it in the future. Setting this as resolved now!
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
Router and Satellite are connected via a Gigabit Ethernet connection. I do not use the wireless backhaul. I haven't measured the distance with a tape measure, but the router is downstairs on one end of the house in the living room, and the satellite is upstairs on the other end in a bonus room. I'd say maybe 90-100 feet apart in a straight line?
Ok just checking this.
What is the Mfr and model # of the switch in between the RBR and RBS if your using one?
I have only Netgear equipment in my house. :-) Here is a simplified topolgy:
The Internet signal comes into my house via an AT&T BGW210 modem.
That goes directly to the WAN port of the Orbi router.
Signal then goes from a LAN port on the RBR50 to two uplinked Netgear ProSafe GS108 Gigabit switches that distribute ethernet to the rest of the house.
Orbi Satellite is plugged into the Gigabit network with a GS108 switch between it and the RBR50
I have no problem with the wired, Ethernet speeds. That checks out everywhere in the house. Just the wifi from the router and the satellite.
Is the RBR in router or AP mode wth your modem. Thats a modem with built in router features.
Hopefully the reset will return the wifi back to spec.