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Orbi AX4200 RBS750 satellite will only get 100Mbps on wired backhaul
Recently I rearranged my home network to wire in some devices and to add an ethernet backhaul. However, I am unable to get speeds above 100 Mbps from the satellite with ethernet backhaul. Details...
Sorry I missed this last reply.
I do understand all of the possible failure points with the cables and interfaces, however, the same cables and interfaces all provide full 1000Mbps when the satellite is removed from the setup.
I'm going to reach out to Netgear to try and get a replacement.
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?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
Is the RBS ethernet conected to the RBR or wirelessly?
If ethernet connected, are the RBS directly connected to the back of the RBR or is there a LAN switch in between?
Brand and model of switch if used please.
Im currently running this on my 7 series:
RBS ethernet connected. NG GS 10x series LAN switches in between.
I'm not sure how this got split off onto another thread, but I covered my issue and attempted remedies here: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/Orbi-AX4200-RBS750-satellite-will-only-get-100Mbps-on-wired/m-p/2273141
Basically, any attempt to run a wired backhaul results in any device downstream from the satellite getting <100Mbps speeds, even though stats say 1000Mbps/full. With wireless backhaul, all equipment delivers expected speeds of ~1000Mbps. All cables and switches deliver ~1000Mbps when the satellite is not in the chain.
Here's my initial post:
"Recently I rearranged my home network to wire in some devices and to add an ethernet backhaul. However, I am unable to get speeds above 100 Mbps from the satellite with ethernet backhaul.
Details are below. Even though the statistics panel says the connection is 1000MB down, I still only get <100 Mbps through the satellite. At first I suspected a cable issue (mix of cat5E & cat6), and tried numerous variations (such as bypassing the switch, disconnecting devices, etc). Any time the satellite was wired (even directly to the router via cat6), speeds were < 100 Mbps. The cables and switch themselves deliver correct speeds ( > 900 Mbps) without the satellite. Right now, all the devices I wanted wired are connected through the switch, and I am using wireless backhaul. It works wirelessly as is, however I should still obviously be able to get a functioning high speed ethernet backhaul.
Ideally my setup would be as follows -
ISP (Spectrum 1 Gbps) Modem > RBR750 > Netgear Switch GS305 > RBS750
from the RBR 750, there is also a wired PC
from the Switch, there is also a wired TV and AV receiver
from the RBS750, there is a wired PC
AX4200 purchased from Netgear in May 2022
Firmware is current (4.6.9.11_2.3.5)The satellite is approximately 40 feet (and one floor down) from the router
Speed tests done on Ookla Speedtest.net
Wireless backhaul delivers correct wifi speeds (for example > 500 Mbps on iPhone)The statistics panel says the satellite connection is 1000MB down
I performed a factory reset 3 times on the Orbi satellite and router and got the same results
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I don't recommend mixing CAT# cable versions, stick to one version especially on wired back haul. CAT6 is best for this.
Your one version of FW behind:
I just set up my 750 series with 1 RBS today. Manual channel 1 and 40. 40Mhz only and 25% power.
RBR>GS-108 on 2nd level>GS308 in mid level living room that feeds a GS-105 in the basement where the RBS is. Cables are CAT6A STP here since I have a 9 series that I test with on occastion. I had been using CAT6 UTP before.
Here is my iphone results behind the RBS:
Here is my Mac Book Pro 2018 wireless results connected to RBS:
Here is my Mac Book Pro 2018 ethernet results connected to RBS: