I have a gigabit internet plan with my ISP (Actual max speeds: 950 Mbs download, 500 Mbs upload). When I connect my PC to my ONT directly via a cat. 6 ethernet cable, I enjoy the previously mentioned speeds.
Unfortunately when I plug my Orbi RBR20 into my ONT, speeds do not exceed 500 Mbs, both download and upload, when connected to the Orbi router via cat. 6 ethernet. Needless to say, speeds are lower when connected via Wi-Fi.
I understood the Orbi supported at least gigabit speeds. Am I missing a beat here? If so would be keen to know, thank you.
I don't have an ISP modem. I plug my devices directly into my household's Optical Network Terminal (ONT). Other devices I plug into my ONT enjoy 950Mb download and 500Mb upload speeds. Unfortunately, my Orbi only reaches 400Mb speeds both ways (tested using the speed test in the Orbi app) when plugged in the ONT.
What is AP mode?
I'm in New Zealand, so my system may be peculiar. My set up:
An ONT provided by the telecoms company (Chorus). My ISP is MyRepublic. They communicate with Chorus to provide my internet through the ONT. I then plug my devices directly into the ONT (e.g. my Orbi router).
There a router at the ONT by chance? If so, This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT Couple of options, 1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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. 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
However it seems like MyRepublic uses DHCP instead of PPPoE which should be less resource intensive. Regardless, it sounds like the Orbi doesn't seem to powerful enough to route at gigabit speeds. If you take a look at the comparison table SW posted on the second page of that thread, it looks like NG recommends the AX series for gigabit services.
When you put the Orbi into AP mode, what router are you using? When I use my Orbi in AP mode with the 2D supplied Fritzbox as a router, I can attain the advertised speeds. Is it possible that in AP mode, the router you are using is not giving you gigabit speed either?
Long story short, the Orbi doesn't seem powerful enough to accommodate
Just wanted to chime in that I've been seeing this for better part of a year now.
With the RBR20 router, I'm seeing 400 Mbps down and 900 Mbps up. Speedtest at modem gets 900 down and 900 up. I was hoping that the RBR50 router may be able to handle the faster download speeds, but reading the other threads, it seems to not be the case.
Also seems like the RBR850 may be able to handle the faster download speeds; just need to wait for the price to come down (a lot).
Just wanted to chime in that I've been seeing this for better part of a year now.
With the RBR20 router, I'm seeing 400 Mbps down and 900 Mbps up. Speedtest at modem gets 900 down and 900 up. I was hoping that the RBR50 router may be able to handle the faster download speeds, but reading the other threads, it seems to not be the case.
Also seems like the RBR850 may be able to handle the faster download speeds; just need to wait for the price to come down (a lot).
Any update on the issue? I also have the same issue. Any solutions?
@HenryFitzgerald wrote: I have a gigabit internet plan with my ISP (Actual max speeds: 950 Mbs download, 500 Mbs upload). When I connect my PC to my ONT directly via a cat. 6 ethernet cable, I enjoy the previously mentioned speeds.
Unfortunately when I plug my Orbi RBR20 into my ONT, speeds do not exceed 500 Mbs, both download and upload, when connected to the Orbi router via cat. 6 ethernet. Needless to say, speeds are lower when connected via Wi-Fi.
I understood the Orbi supported at least gigabit speeds. Am I missing a beat here? If so would be keen to know, thank you.
The Router provided by ATT has a test mode showing it can reach around 950mbps both up/down link from router itself, while the Orbi shows only ~430mbps down but ~900mbps for wired connection.
Another issue is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ can only get ~100mbps with WIFI. That might be due to the phone itself.
Don't use the Orbi app or built in Speed test app on the RBR. Always use a wired PC and Ooklas installable app or your ISPs speed test site for testing speeds wired. If you have used these on the RBR. I would factory reset the RBR and setup from scratch. Besure to not enable Armor, Circle, Speed test, access controls or Traffic meter.
Check other wifi devices for speeds afterwards. Most newer phones and pads should see or max out at around 400-500Mbps depending on there design and having a 5Ghz connection to the Orbi wifi.
I have followed the steps to disable the firewall/packet filtering, and also have enabled the passthrough mode for the ATT's Modem/Router and the RBR20 works as a router mode.
Unfortunately the speed does not improve. I will try with wired PC. But other than that, what can I do?
I think I saw another thread about RBR50 or other model that has the similar issue. People have reported speed is back to expected after upgrading to a new firmware. Do we expect any new firmware? I doubt this is a firmware issue.
