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RBE871 slow speed
Hi All, just installed my brand new RBE871 and I’m getting a constant 94MB download/upload speed. If I connect my laptop to the ethernet port of the wall I get 850MB download. I have a main r...
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. 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.
Static IP Address Configuration for AP Mode | NETGEAR Communities
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
Try option #2 first...
How many RBS are deployed?
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 🛰
RBS wireless or ethernet connected to the RBR?
What channel configurations are currently set on the router?
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, IPv6, Traffic Meter.
just installed my brand new RBE871 and I’m getting a constant 94MB download/upload speed. If I connect my laptop to the ethernet port of the wall I get 850MB download.
I have a main router in my house (FritzBox!5590) provided by the ISP, which delivers connectivity to the entire walls, this device is wifi disabled.
the Orbi is intended to deliver wifi connectivity.
Wires in the walls are CAT6A.
each wired port in the house gives me high speed, just wifi from Orbi is slow at 94MB. I already downloaded the update firmware and restarted the Orbi a few times.
my FritzBox! 5590 doesn’t allow me to use the bridge mode. It’s wifi disabled.
How many RBS are deployed? At the moment just the router 871 without its own satellite it’s still in the box
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? 140 sq meter
RBS wireless or ethernet connected to the RBR?
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, not enabled yet
Smart Parental Controls or Circle, disabled
IPv6, disabled
Traffic Meter, don’t know how to manage this service
As mentioned before, see my post above, I was able to solve the problem for a while just restarting the Orbi router from the web - while connected to it via an Ethernet cable. Today unfortunately the WAN port is still limited to 100M/Full.
thanks for your help