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tigerisak
May 25, 2021Guide
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...
tigerisak
May 25, 2021Guide
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
May 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.
- tigerisakMay 26, 2021Guide
Tried iPhone, iPad and a Lenovo laptop. Same issues.
Please advise on how to "downgrade".
- FURRYe38May 26, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Download the RBR FW file and manually send the RBR the file using a wired PC and web browser:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbk852.aspx#download
https://kb.netgear.com/31573/How-do-I-manually-upgrade-firmware-on-my-Orbi-router-using-orbilogin-com- tigerisakMay 29, 2021Guide
Did not solve it.