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RBR850 slow WiFi speed
I have Fios 1 gig service but my WiFi speeds often plummet to 2 Mbps or so and for extended periods. I have anOrbi router and two satellites. Typically measuring speed with IPhone 11 within 20 feet of...
You Arris modem is already a router and has wifi.
What mode is the modem working in? If router:
This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode
Check your connection rate with the iphone with the RBR by using wifisweet spots app on the phone. My 12 Pro Max is seeing around 500-600 connected to my RBR.
You Arris modem is already a router and has wifi. True. I've disabled its WiFi signal and am running my orbi in AP mode.
What mode is the modem working in? If router:
This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop This is what I've done.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode
Check your connection rate with the iphone with the RBR by using wifisweet spots app on the phone. My 12 Pro Max is seeing around 500-600 connected to my RBR. Currently measuring 600-700 about 8 ft from router.
I made the other adjustments you mentioned, although didn't see an option for Armor or IPv6 within orbionline.