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ORBI used as Gateway Slower than 1GB Connection
Hello,
I'm having trouble getting the RBK50 to run at 1GBS via ethernet when setup using PPOE and VLAN201. When I test the speeds with ethernet to the centurylink ZyXEL C3000Z, I have no issues. When I remove the centurylink modem, and use the RBK50 directly I only get 400-500 Mbs.
Per this article: Forum Article I do not have Access Control or Traffic Meter enabled. The speedtest app looks like it is only run adhoc, so I don't think it is something I can disable.
I would love to have this working as the century link modem seems to block external port forwarding to 443
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Are you testing the speedtest app with in the Orbi UI or using a Wired PC connected to the Orbi and using speedtest.net windows or mac app?
If you used the QoS app in the UI then I would do a factory reset on the Orbi and setup from scratch and this time, do not run the Orbi speedtest app, use a wired PC and speedtest.net app from there site. Do this while ALL other devices are not connected to the router.
Why is PF needed for 443?
You can use the ISP modem as your router and then use the Orbi in AP mode.
Or try using the modems DMZ for the Orbi in router mode.
- I've never used QOS and already factory reset it (again)
- Yes, I'm using ethernet to the PC
It is a night and day difference if I use the Century Link Modem on it's own.
"ISP modem as your router and then use the Orbi in AP mode."
I'm currently doing this, but it seems to block my web services on the ISP modem. They work fine on the orbi by itself.
If the Orbi is in AP mode, then it's only working as a pass thru for traffic. There is no routing.
For any PF configurations, you'll need to look into the ISP Modem/router to ensure it's correctly working well.
Are you testing the speedtest app with in the Orbi UI or using a Wired PC connected to the Orbi and using speedtest.net windows or mac app?
