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RBR850 slowed down after 4.6.3.9 firmware. unable to revert to 3.2.18.1_1.4.14 firmware
Recently did a manual firmware update for the RBR850 and RBS850 to version 4.6.3.9 because of the security related fixes. Somehow internet seems a lot slower since. 1-2 min interrupts are most notic...
Perform a full factory reset on both router and satellite(s) then set up from scratch.
Disable AX mode on the RBR.
Set CTS to 2347 on the RBR.
Speed test with a wired PC and Ooklas installable speed test app to check speeds.
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
BartNG wrote:
Recently did a manual firmware update for the RBR850 and RBS850 to version 4.6.3.9 because of the security related fixes.
Somehow internet seems a lot slower since. 1-2 min interrupts are most noticable with streaming apps Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ etc.
Trying to do a manual revert back to the previous 3.2.18.1_1.4.14 firmware but that gives a page with:
Firmware Update
Warning! The firmware version you are trying to upload is older than the one you had.
Do you still want to continue?
Current Firmware Version V4.6.3.9_2.0.50
New Version V3.2.18.1_1.4.14With only a "No" button
screenshot
Happens in several browser so unable to revert back :(
Anyone having the same problems?
Where do you "disable AX"?
There is no mention of AX in my Wireless Settings. CTS wa set at 64. When I changed it to 2347 every computer connecter WAY SLOWER (24Mbps). I hchanged it back. Does the Orbi Router somehow limit connection speeds, using some sort of detection algorithm? The same computers connected a 400+Mbps with the older Netgear WNDR router. Tomorrow I'm going to switch everything back to prove that.
dbarrow wrote:There is no mention of AX in my Wireless Settings. CTS wa set at 64. When I changed it to 2347 every computer connecter WAY SLOWER (24Mbps). I hchanged it back. Does the Orbi Router somehow limit connection speeds, using some sort of detection algorithm? The same computers connected a 400+Mbps with the older Netgear WNDR router. Tomorrow I'm going to switch everything back to prove that.
That's right, there is no mention of AX in Advanced Tab -> Advanced -> Wireless Settings.
This can be found under either Basic Tab -> Wireless, or Advanced Tab -> Setup -> Wireless Setup.
Sorry meant to day Wireless Setup under Basic Tab.
After changing CTS, did you reboot or disconnect then re-connect the PCs then retest?
dbarrow wrote:
There is no mention of AX in my Wireless Settings. CTS wa set at 64. When I changed it to 2347 every computer connecter WAY SLOWER (24Mbps). I hchanged it back. Does the Orbi Router somehow limit connection speeds, using some sort of detection algorithm? The same computers connected a 400+Mbps with the older Netgear WNDR router. Tomorrow I'm going to switch everything back to prove that.
I disabled AX, changed CTS to 2347 and rebooted the computer I am connected with. The connection is about 96Mbps, like before. Even another notebook, new to the network connected at almost the exact same speed. iPhones no connect at around 12Mbps, si I am changing back. Doed the Orbi have some algorithm for throttling the WiFi connection down to <100Mbps? That's sure what it looks like.
