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Wired download speed getting much slower than before
I recently noticed significant speed drop from my Orbi network. I have my RBR50 router (Firmware Version is V2.2.1.210) connected to the AT&T fiber modem. Both upload and download measured ~990Mbps f...
The modem is AT&T Fiber modem, specifically, it's pace plc 5268ac.
In reply to your questions:
1. I have been using the Orbi as router mode from the very beginning. The ORBI port on my modem is always configured as
| IP Address Type | DMZplus |
2. As I stated in the first message, I ran speedtest with all Wifi signals disconnected, from both modem and Orbi, to ensure I have an accurate reading. I also tried to run Orbi in AP mode as suggested, but still got similar results.
I think it is pretty clear an Orbi issue, especially that my Orbi router worked okay previously with exactly same settings.
If you modem received a FW update recently, probably not a Orbi issue:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Installing-Orbi-behind-ATT-Pace-5268AC-gateway/td-p/1234191