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gjrandazz
Aspirant
Jun 22, 2021

Best NG router to use with RBK753S

I would like to use this Orbi system with another Netgear or 3rd party router. First off, is this possible and if so, which other NG preferably, would be a good one to compliment this 753S mesh system? My main complaint is that I have high latency in some of my games. So I was thinking that a more featured 1gig wifi6 single router would help.

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  • 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?

     

    If your having high letency in games the you need to check with the ISP services and modem/ONT to ensure all is good there first then troubleshoot the RBK system. 


    Are you wired or wireless when gaming? WIred is preferred. 

     

    Is Armor enabled or disabled? 

     

    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.
    https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite

     

    Yes you can use different router infront of the RBR and configure AP mode on the RBR750.

     

    • gjrandazz's avatar
      gjrandazz
      Aspirant
      Thanks for the reply

      Home is about 1200 feet

      3.2.18.1 is firmware for both RBR750 and 2 RBS750

      I use an Arris 8200 modem

      My ISP is 1gig coaxial

      I see no setting for Armor

      Shield Pro is wired straight from router only a couple of feet away.

      My speeds are fine, both when wired and wireless. However, when I try to connect to my VS on the Shield, I get very high latency and bad results for bufferbloat
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru

         

        What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)?

         

        What is this VS? 

         

        Can you turn OFF the RBS and try this one device with the RBR only? 

         

        Do you see same latency if you power OFF the ISP modem, this device and RBR. then disconnect the RBR from the modem and directly wire connect this device to the ISP modem. Power ON the modem then power ON this device and check again.