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Orbi RBR50 directly connected to internet modem reduces performance
Hello community,
I have an RBR50 that I'm using in router mode directly connected to my modem. If I plug my computer directly into the modem via cat5, I consistantly get 900+ Mbps download spe...
aladien wrote:
....... I reluctantly did what you suggested and the results are the same.
Thanks for the guidance and assistance.
I did not see an answer to the question if you have Traffic Meter, Access controls or Service/site blocking enabled?
Hi,
Apologies, I don't have any of those enabled. Did a factory reset also just to be "safe".
aladien Any wired devices connected to the LAN ports? If yes, have you tried to disconnect those devices to see if you get any improvement without those?
ekhalil, no devices connected to the LAN ports. Just the internet connection to the modem. btw, I plugged the provider's router into the modem and immediately saw 900Mbps+ with connected devices which is in line with the speeds I saw from just connecting my computer to the modem. This appears to be a Netgear issue.
aladien wrote:
ekhalil, no devices connected to the LAN ports. Just the internet connection to the modem. btw, I plugged the provider's router into the modem and immediately saw 900Mbps+ with connected devices which is in line with the speeds I saw from just connecting my computer to the modem. This appears to be a Netgear issue.
Ok, have you tried testing with another cable between modem and Orbi?
