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Orbi RBR20 internet speed lower than expected
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 ...
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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).
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
Try option #3 and see what the speeds are...
- The ONT has no wireless router.
Entering AP mode increased speeds to 600 download and 500 upload (as reported by the orbi app); an improvement, but still slower than I would expect.You maybe seeing what I'm seeing on the 50 series: