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New - RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware Version 7.2.6.21 Released
New Features: 09/08/2023
Supports Separate SSID IoT network.
https://kb.netgear.com/000064267/How-do-I-enable-or-disable-the-Internet-of-things-IoT-network-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-6E-System https://...
Update went smooth, no issues so far.
it is still necessary after this FW update that the ethernet cable between the router/modem en the RBR850 is connected to the lan port and not the yellow internet port, when the RBR850 is set to AP mode (in a RBK853 system).
Kind regards.
Kind regards.
Yellow WAN port is needed in router or AP mode.
Strange issue here, not sure why as it never happened before. (Also not with this FW which has worked flawlessly from day one)
Suddenly I experience slower WIFI speeds on my ORBI 853 set. Still stable but somehow slower.?? I have not changed anything in settings, positions of the satellites... nothing.
When I do I speed test with the ORBI app on my router it runs at full speed (1GB connection).
So I guess the speed in-house is fine.
But the speed on my connected devices on WIFI is somehow slower than normal. Previously about 800 MBIT /sec on my desktop pc. But now apx. 600 MBIT.
The only change I can think of that was a week ago when Internet stopped working due to changes from my Internet provider. They told me that I no longer had to loop the signal from their router and into my ORBI system. So now the seperate fiber box is directly connected to the ORBI router instead of looping through their router.
So instead of 3 boxes, I only have fiber box connected to ORBI router. When I changed that i was online again.
Could that small change lead to WIFI speed issues? Can't think that could be the reason as the wired devices have full speed?
Any ideas?? Tried rebooting both ISP hardware (Fiber box), ORBI router and my 2 satellites?
(Haven't done a factory reset, as I would like to avoid that here in the Christmas holiday where everyone is home)
Any ideas if I have to change something in setting to solve it?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.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 wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰️What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.Ethernet connected devices speeds good?
