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tigerisak
Guide
May 25, 2021

Slow WIFI on RBR850

Hi. I have a RBR850. Getting 1gbit/1gbit hard wired. Only getting 360 mbit wifi. What Firmware version is currently loaded? V3.2.18.1 What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Provid...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 25, 2021

Do you have Traffic Meter enabled by chance on the RBR? 

 

For setting 40Mhz only, just take the check mark out of the check box for 20/40Mhz Coexistance and this sets 40Mhz only. Apple the change. 

 

How close are you to the RBR when speed testing? 6-10 feet range? 

Make sure Enable WMM is enabled and try setting 2347 for CTS. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 25, 2021

    Just checked mine when I got home. 1Gb/50Mbps ISP service.

    v1 FW. 

    Manual channels 11 and 48. 

    40Mhz only. 

    CTS 64

    Armor and Traffic Meter not enabled.

    WMM enabled. Preamable Mode: Auto

    Mac Book Pro 2018 placed near the RBR, 4 ft:

     

    Checked my Iphone 12 Max as well:

    Pretty good for sitting right next to the RBR. I presume as distance gains in between the devices, speeds will have some degradation which is to be expected. 

    • tigerisak's avatar
      tigerisak
      Guide
      May 25, 2021

      I did set it to 40 MHz only.

      Changed the CTS
      WMM enabled
      Preamable Mode: Short

      Traffic meter: Off

       

      Still the same issue. THe MBP is 3 ft from the RBR.

       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 26, 2021

        Have a different laptop to test with? 

        You might try downloading v1 FW manually using a wired PC on the RBR, factory reset and test again...

        Possible your RBR is faulty.