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COSTCO RBR750 2 Satellites slow wired speeds
I just bought an OBI RBR750 from Costco with 2 Satellites. My home has Cox Gigablast (1,000MB/S) and is wired so each Satellite has the wired backhaul. In my office, I use Satellite 1's additional port to go through a TP link 5 gigaport switch. My problem is the connected devices (a PC and Xbox) are only getting 94MB/S!!! If I bypass the ORBI and connect each device directly to the cable modem they are getting 800MB/S+. I have tested by going through the switch and w/o switch direct to the devices and the switch is not the problem.
Just to add a little more to the picture, I have an IMAC right next to the ORBI router and it consistently gets over 300MB/S wireless. Why is the wired component to the satellite so slow?
Problem 2: I had used the app to test the internet speed to the ORBI router and it was always 700MB/S+ but now all of a sudden, every time I try and test the speed through the ORBI app I get a 'connection failed' error and hitting 'try again' alwyas produces the same result.
My firmware is 3.2.16.6 and appears to be the most up to date. I am not loving my ORBI right now!!!!! Can anyone shed some light?
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Please post this over in the Orbi AX Forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
Thank you.
Did you ever get a response or solution? I have the exact same issues.
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?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-SystemWhat 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://https://https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satelliteWhat 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 may not be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
HappyFlavor wrote:Did you ever get a response or solution? I have the exact same issues.
Any progress on this?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
I am running rbr750 and a NETGEAR Nighthawk CM1100 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem. House in 5000 sq ft. Router is upstairs on south side of house, Satalite 1 is on North side of house and is connect via WiFi , Satalite 2 is downstairs connect via Ethernet .
Are the RBS directly connected to the RBR or is there a network switch in between the RBR and RBS?
If there is one, What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
