Speed Loss

[BigDingus]

Hi folks.

Can anyone tell me what the maximum speed the RBR50 can handle?

My ISP's router delivers 130gbs but my Orbi RBR50 is only passing 90gbs.

I'm wondering if 90gbs is the max it can handle.

[BigDingus · Accepted solution]

Thanks for taking the time to help folks.

After trying everything without any resolution, I removed everything and reset everything to factory.

After I reinstalled everything using new (different) cables, my speed jumped to what they should have been.

What fixed it? I don't know, but thanks again guys.

[FURRYe38]

Wired ethernet can do near 900Mpbs. 
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended. 

If your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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 #2 first...

Be sure the connection rate between the ISP modem/ router and RBR is 1000Mpbs. Check the RBRs web page under Advanced tab/Show Stats. WAN port should show 1000Mpbs. Same with a ethernet connected PC connected to the back of the RBR. 

Wireless speeds can differ and will not see near 900Mpbs over wireless. Max speeds seen over wireless could be 300-500Mbps depending on wifi device design and support. 

Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter.

One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M970...

[CrimpOn]

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@BigDingus wrote:

My ISP's router delivers 130gbs but my Orbi RBR50 is only passing 90gbs.

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As @FURRYe38 mentioned, the RBR50 can handle very close to a full gigabit of data.  My RBR50 does 370Mbps from Spectrum.

Numbers "just under 100Mbps" very often are a result of the modem and router auto negotiating a maximum speed of 100M/Full Duplex.  This can be verified by opening the Orbi web interface (http://orbilogin.net ), navigating to the Advanced Tab, and clicking on the blue box "Show Statistics".

If this shows "100M/Full" rather than "1000M/Full", then it might a a good idea to replace the cable between Orbi and modem and look very closely at those tiny gold wires inside both RJ45 connectors to ensure that none of them are bent.

If you had reported anything over 100Mbps (even 101Mbps) this would not be the case.

[BigDingus · Accepted solution]

Thanks for taking the time to help folks.

After trying everything without any resolution, I removed everything and reset everything to factory.

After I reinstalled everything using new (different) cables, my speed jumped to what they should have been.

What fixed it? I don't know, but thanks again guys.

[FURRYe38]

Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡