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WiFi Slow after 2-3 days until reboot?
I'm really at my wits end fighting with this Orbi System. I've read all the relevant forum posts I could find and am still struggling. I have 200 Mb/s service from Xfinity. Orbi RBR50 is connecte...
Stumbled upon this thread while Googling this very issue -- I'm experiencing the same behaviour. I'll notice that my wireless internet speeds are around 40 or 50 mbps download, and a reboot of the system through the web UI will cause the same test from the same device in the same location to get download speeds of 400 to 500 mbps seconds later. In my case, it's devices that are connected to the satelite (haven't done enough troubleshooting to know if it affects the router too), and only wireless devices. My Apple TV which is wired to the satelite will show 500 mbps download speeds even when the wireless speed tests are showing a slowdown, and running a speed test through the Orbi app also shows me speeds expected speeds.
What Firmware is currently loaded?
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).
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
https://kb.netgear.com/31486/How-do-I-reset-my-Orbi-system-to-factory-default-settings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZSc7vnRlQ
Power OFF The ISP modem for 30 seconds then back on then walk thru the setup wizard after doing a factory reset?
reidtait wrote:Stumbled upon this thread while Googling this very issue -- I'm experiencing the same behaviour. I'll notice that my wireless internet speeds are around 40 or 50 mbps download, and a reboot of the system through the web UI will cause the same test from the same device in the same location to get download speeds of 400 to 500 mbps seconds later. In my case, it's devices that are connected to the satelite (haven't done enough troubleshooting to know if it affects the router too), and only wireless devices. My Apple TV which is wired to the satelite will show 500 mbps download speeds even when the wireless speed tests are showing a slowdown, and running a speed test through the Orbi app also shows me speeds expected speeds.
Both the router and satelite are running firmware V2.3.5.30. The ISP modem is a Hitron CODA 4582 in bridge mode.
I live in a two-story townhouse that's about 150 sq. m. My router and sattelite are no more than 10 m apart, though they're on different levels of the house and have one or two walls between them. I don't think it's an issue with the wireless backhaul between the router and the satelite, as I'm getting the speeds I expect when I test on devices wired to the satelite.
I've already played around with changing the wireless channels for both bands. I'm currently using channels 3 and 44 for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz respectively, as they were the least congested by other networks around me. No matter which channel I choose, I still get the wireless speed slowdowns described after 2-3 days. My neighbourhood is congested with wireless networks, my computer shows strong signals from at least twenty other networks. I've tried both enabling and disabling 20/40 MHz coexistance, and that setting does not make a difference.
Beamforming, MIMI, and WMM are all enabled, and disabling any one of them has not solved the issue. None of Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, or IPv6 are enabled. I performed a factory reset last week and am still observing the behaviour.
Primary channels you should be using is 1, 6 or 11. 13 if your in a Euro country.
reidtait wrote:Both the router and satelite are running firmware V2.3.5.30. The ISP modem is a Hitron CODA 4582 in bridge mode.
I live in a two-story townhouse that's about 150 sq. m. My router and sattelite are no more than 10 m apart, though they're on different levels of the house and have one or two walls between them. I don't think it's an issue with the wireless backhaul between the router and the satelite, as I'm getting the speeds I expect when I test on devices wired to the satelite.
I've already played around with changing the wireless channels for both bands. I'm currently using channels 3 and 44 for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz respectively, as they were the least congested by other networks around me. No matter which channel I choose, I still get the wireless speed slowdowns described after 2-3 days. My neighbourhood is congested with wireless networks, my computer shows strong signals from at least twenty other networks. I've tried both enabling and disabling 20/40 MHz coexistance, and that setting does not make a difference.
Beamforming, MIMI, and WMM are all enabled, and disabling any one of them has not solved the issue. None of Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, or IPv6 are enabled. I performed a factory reset last week and am still observing the behaviour.
I'll switch my 2.4 GHz channel to one of 1, 6, or 11, but as I mentioned, I've tried what feels like any combination of channels to no avail. Regardless, when I'm experiencing these slowdowns, I'm on a device connected to the 5 GHz network.