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Slow download speeds on RBR750
Hi all, I have a RBR750 and 2 x RBS750 running version 7.2.6.21. I have fibre to the premise and have had the NBN modem recently replaced. In the Orbi app and speed tests on iOS devices I get over 500mb/s download and over 40 mb/s upload - this is aligned to the highest plan I’m on.
I am getting poor download speeds to windows devices and dropouts in teams calls. I have been getting 100 mb/s on these devices.
anyone have any idea why just windows devices are impacted? It’s driving me nuts!!
2 Replies
Are these Windows devices wireless or wired to the router or RBS?
What speeds are seen with a ethernet connected PC connected to the ISP ONT/Modem then connected behind the RBR?
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.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 🛰Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF?
Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices?
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-messageRandomizers are in Windows as well.
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Set Short preamble instead of Long preamble modes. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s). Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless SettingsHas 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.Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-router
https://kb.netgear.com/25722/How-do-I-reserve-an-IP-address-on-my-NETGEAR-router
I would power OFF the ISP modem for 1 minute. Factory reset the router and power it off. Power ON the ISP modem and let it sync. Then power ON the router and walk thru the setup wizard again using a wired PC and a web browser.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-7-BE-Mesh-Systems/Procedure-for-Factory-Reset-of-RBE970-series-systems/td-p/2356837/jump-to/first-unread-messageare these windows devices connected to the 2.4ghz or the 5ghz band?
What link speed are they showing on them? (hint, actual throughput tends to be 55-65% of link speed for 5ghz)
How are you speedtesting them?
