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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...
Just want to add that as of August 2021, this issue still exists on my RBR50.
Doesn't matter what I do, Wifi speed will be only 25% of my ISP speed (U-verse -->120 Mbps) after 1-2 days.
Everything I have tried:
1). Tested with AT&T U-verse and Xfinity modems (I have both services)
2). Reboot and reset router and modems.
3). Firmware updates
4). Tried every possible wifi configuration (e.g. Disable / Enable Mimo, beamforming, change channel, etc.), reboot and unplug / plug router
5). Removed all devices and just have 1 device connected (laptop) and test the connection.
6). Test done through Google speed test, Fast.com and Speedtest.net and other sites
7). Speed test done with 4 MacBooks, 3 Windows laptops, 3 iPads, 3 iPhones and 4 Samsung phones.
6). Tried this over a course of a few weeks
You know what fixed it?
I borrowed my friend old ASUS router (RT-AX3000), configured it with the same SSID and number of devices and in the last couple days, NO wifi speed is halved across all 17 mobile devices and dozens IoT.
So with different router, I know it is NOT an issue with:
1). ISP modems
2). My devices (AppleTV, Mac, iPhone, smart vacuum, etc)
It's Netgear RBR50...
Just posting this to provide updates in case someone searched or Google this.
You can try Voxels FW for Orbi:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Voxels-FW-available-for-50-series-Orbi-only-available/m-p/1883615#
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/custom-firmware-build-for-orbi-a-la-faq.65224/
You can revert back to stock FW if it doesn't work out for you.
ChuckieCheese wrote:
Just want to add that as of August 2021, this issue still exists on my RBR50.
Doesn't matter what I do, Wifi speed will be only 25% of my ISP speed (U-verse -->120 Mbps) after 1-2 days.
Everything I have tried:
1). Tested with AT&T U-verse and Xfinity modems (I have both services)
2). Reboot and reset router and modems.
3). Firmware updates
4). Tried every possible wifi configuration (e.g. Disable / Enable Mimo, beamforming, change channel, etc.), reboot and unplug / plug router
5). Removed all devices and just have 1 device connected (laptop) and test the connection.
6). Test done through Google speed test, Fast.com and Speedtest.net and other sites
7). Speed test done with 4 MacBooks, 3 Windows laptops, 3 iPads, 3 iPhones and 4 Samsung phones.
6). Tried this over a course of a few weeks
You know what fixed it?
I borrowed my friend old ASUS router (RT-AX3000), configured it with the same SSID and number of devices and in the last couple days, NO wifi speed is halved across all 17 mobile devices and dozens IoT.
So with different router, I know it is NOT an issue with:
1). ISP modems
2). My devices (AppleTV, Mac, iPhone, smart vacuum, etc)
It's Netgear RBR50...
Just posting this to provide updates in case someone searched or Google this.
- I have the exact same problem with my Orbi. About 3 or 4 days then speeds on the main router tank to 35mbps.
Only reboot fixes it. Very frustrating for such an expensive device. I had a cheap router before this that I needed to reboot 4 or 5 times a YEAR.Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
orbcad wrote:
I have the exact same problem with my Orbi. About 3 or 4 days then speeds on the main router tank to 35mbps.
Only reboot fixes it. Very frustrating for such an expensive device. I had a cheap router before this that I needed to reboot 4 or 5 times a YEAR.
