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Brand new Orbi RBR750- Very slow routing from devices to internet over Wifi
Hi all, Apologies for the overlong post but I am in need of some advice..... I recently brought a new Orbi RBR750 + 2 Satellites. My home setup uses a combination of wired internet access (e.g....
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
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 wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡
FURRYe38 wrote:What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
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 wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡ISP Modem - Its a Huawei modem from the telco (i will check the model# later)
Home Size - An apartment thats Approx 1000 sqft, all on one level
Distance betweem the Router and Sats : The router is in the living room, in an elevated position. The Sats are in adjoining rooms. I would Say Sat 1 is about 8 ft from the router (but separated physicaly by a wall) Sat 2 is probably around 20 - 254ft or so from the router, separated physically by 2 adjoining walls.
The backhaul status of each satellite is ''Good''. Both are connected to the Orbi Router with a connection type of 5G.
I have updated the firmware of all to V4.6.3.7_2.0.40
I've noted some of the other changes suggested on this thread but may hold off making any config changes and see the impact of the firmware update has. Will post a status in due course.
paulmHK wrote:Home Size - An apartment thats Approx 1000 sqft, all on one level
Distance betweem the Router and Sats : The router is in the living room, in an elevated position. The Sats are in adjoining rooms. I would Say Sat 1 is about 8 ft from the router (but separated physicaly by a wall) Sat 2 is probably around 20 - 254ft or so from the router, separated physically by 2 adjoining walls. 8 and 20 feet maybe too close between the RBR and RBS. What materials are these walls?
The backhaul status of each satellite is ''Good''. Both are connected to the Orbi Router with a connection type of 5G.
I have updated the firmware of all to V4.6.3.7_2.0.40
I've noted some of the other changes suggested on this thread but may hold off making any config changes and see the impact of the firmware update has. Will post a status in due course.
With only 1000 sq ft to cover, two satellites are probably overkill. I'd recommend removing one satellite from your system, Normally (whatever that is!), the router alone will cover 2500 sq feet of "open" space. If you add in walls, appliances and other reflective/absorptive materials you're lucky to get 1500 sq ft of solid coverage.
For example, my house is 2500-3000 sq feet on a single level. It is constructed of concrete blocks with a stucco exterior. It is not a completely "open plan" home with the interior walls being "standard" wooden framing with drywall surfaces. I use a router and two satellites becuase I need to get coverage outside my living space for security cameras and other devices (pool equipment, etc.). My Orbi RBK 753S provides very good coverage inside and outside my home. The placement of the satellites was VERY critical and required many days of location experimentation, measuring signals and simple patience to allow the Orbi to "settle".
Keep us posted on your setup and weather or not your Orbi is working as expected/designed.
Good Luck!
