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BiGMERF
Sep 11, 2020Apprentice
Just got home and ughh slow wifi.. RBK852
Well i went from Mesh system to mesh system trying to find the perfect fit.. Mainly trying to avoid the price tag associated with the Orbi ax6000.. Most recently tried the Arris AX11000.. returned th...
FURRYe38
Sep 11, 2020Guru - Experienced User
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?
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/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Install WiFiSweetSpots on your phone. Then have the phone connect to the RBR. What is the connect speed rate seen on the app? This is just testing the connection rate, not a bandwidth rate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unc36O66Ef0&feature=youtu.be&t=1062