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CenturyLink Fiber RBR750 config
I recently upgraded to CenturyLink Fiber. They supplied a C4000XG router which I believe I don’t need since the RBR750 can act as a gateway with some configuration. Can anyone help me? I already attem...
Seattle_RBR750 wrote:
Yes. This was my guide until my 4th failed attempt. I guess my questions based off this Reddit post are #1- how to “enable” gateway mode on the RBR750? #2- I was told by CenturyLink my PPP and PPoE credentials were identical? On my CL router admin pages I could only find PPP. Will that prevent a successful outcome? #3- is VLAN tag 201 the correct tag?That Reddit article assumed that the reader was installing two separate pieces of equipment:
- One box to "talk to CenturyLink, and another to be
- The Customer's home router.
In such a situation, most people would not want to have "two routers" and would thus put the first device into a bridge or gateway mode. Your goal is to install only one device: the RBR750 router. So, the RBR750 should be left in the default router mode.
As for VLAN 201, the more I read, the more confusing it is. Netgear routers use VLAN to support internet television. (See page 74 of the user manual: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBK752_UM_EN.pdf )
This video implies (in some of the comments) that when the customer router is not designed to put a VLAN tag on the WAN port, the customer can use a managed switch (such as a 5-port GS-105Ev2 - under $40 on Amazon) to add the VLAN tag on the WAN port. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa76pRdQYGY
I didn't expect this. I'm seeing reduced Download/Upload speeds after removing the CL hardware. I would have expected flat or even a slight increase. Any ideas how to boost them back to the old numbers? See attached screenshot for comparison.
Anyone have any orbi configuration ideas to increase speeds or should I just put the CenturyLink hardware back in and bridge the Orbi?
What speed results if you use a wired PC connected to the RBR and Ooklas installable speed test app?
- With Ooklas it’s 911 down and 925 up. That’s way better than the speed test performed inside the Orbi app which was 850 down and 475 up. I’m good with these speeds. Is it a known issue that the speed test inside the app isn’t as accurate as the ooklas? Thank you btw. This is definitely solved now.
Orbi app tests thru the mobile devices wifi connection so results depends on capabilities of the mobile devices and wifi connection so results may differ. Recommend testing with a wired PC and Ooklas speed test app to get more accurate results.
FURRYe38 wrote:
Orbi app tests thru the mobile devices wifi connection so results depends on capabilities of the mobile devices and wifi connection so results may differ. Recommend testing with a wired PC and Ooklas speed test app to get more accurate results.
I am pretty confident that when the Orbi app reports a Speed Test, the actual test was performed on the Orbi router and the results communicated to the Orbi app for display. The Orbi app can report a Speed Test when connected to the router with Anywhere Access, i.e. when connected to any network "Anywhere" on the internet.
I just now performed a Speed Test using the Orbi app when my smartphone was connected to the internet using LTE. (no WiFi at all) and got the usual results.
I have found that Ookla Speed Test can vary tremendously from one minute to another.
Orbi app can test via local network as well which maybe more accurate than Anywhere Access. AA could be effecting speed results. I always use Local Network when testing speeds using Orbi app.
Have never had any problems with Ooklas speed test app. Its way more reliable and accurate than the Orbi app is IMO. Find a accurate and reliable speed test server and favorite it. There can be many different speed test servers in ones local area. Some maybe less accurate or more busier than others.
Perhaps there is a terminology issue. When my smartphone is disconnected from WiFi (LTE data only) and I open the Orbi app and select Speed Test, which device is performing the Speed Test?
- My smartphone, connected to LTE data?
- The Orbi router, which communicates the results through Anywhere Access to the Orbi app on my smartphone?
