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Home Networking Systems
Posted on 6/13/25 at 8:30 am
Posted on 6/13/25 at 8:30 am
We've had the NETGEAR Orbi RBR750 router and 2 satellites for several years. Xfinity internet service.
We've recently noticed service going out occasionally during the day, buffering of streaming services more than usual.
My research shows..
"The RBR750 uses Wi-Fi 6, but newer Wi-Fi 6E (with 6 GHz band) and Wi-Fi 7 systems offer better performance and less interference. For example, the Orbi 970 series (Wi-Fi 7) supports multi-gigabit ports and higher speeds but is significantly pricier."
These things aren't cheap, but it does appear to be much older technology than what's currently available.
Any suggestions on ways to better optimize? Or, should we bite the bullet and upgrade to another brand or model of Orbi?
Thanks!!
We've recently noticed service going out occasionally during the day, buffering of streaming services more than usual.
My research shows..
"The RBR750 uses Wi-Fi 6, but newer Wi-Fi 6E (with 6 GHz band) and Wi-Fi 7 systems offer better performance and less interference. For example, the Orbi 970 series (Wi-Fi 7) supports multi-gigabit ports and higher speeds but is significantly pricier."
These things aren't cheap, but it does appear to be much older technology than what's currently available.
Any suggestions on ways to better optimize? Or, should we bite the bullet and upgrade to another brand or model of Orbi?
Thanks!!
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Posted on 6/13/25 at 8:41 am to Nole Man
99% chance you'd just be wasting money upgrading from what you have.
You need to do some digging into modem stats/logs, speedtests, etc. and figure out if your connection has had some issues lately. It sounds like connection issues or maybe EDGE data center issues for services you use. Either way, replacing your home wifi equipment wont help.
Xfinity is rolling out mid-split upgrades all over the country. These upgrades require several outages and post install tuning of the network that can cause issues. When the upgrades are done, you'll have upload speeds available up to 300Mbps. It could very well be that is the recent issue.
You need to do some digging into modem stats/logs, speedtests, etc. and figure out if your connection has had some issues lately. It sounds like connection issues or maybe EDGE data center issues for services you use. Either way, replacing your home wifi equipment wont help.
Xfinity is rolling out mid-split upgrades all over the country. These upgrades require several outages and post install tuning of the network that can cause issues. When the upgrades are done, you'll have upload speeds available up to 300Mbps. It could very well be that is the recent issue.
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 8:42 am
Posted on 6/13/25 at 8:43 am to Nole Man
6, 6E, and 7 all use the same wavelength of signal to push data. It's likely you have a neighbor that is using the same or directly adjacent channel. Or, you have something structural like a metal chimney blocking signal, etc.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:20 am to Nole Man
I had the orbi 960 for a couple months and got rid of it.
It does have a LOT of antennas/streams meaning you can make a decent network without using any wires. It wasn't a good system though. Not a true mesh and would have trouble recovering after outage. Data monitor would crash system every couple weeks too.
By simply using wires for backhaul, you can make a new/used $150/50 set of deco x55s much better than a orbi 960 set that costs 10x more.
It does have a LOT of antennas/streams meaning you can make a decent network without using any wires. It wasn't a good system though. Not a true mesh and would have trouble recovering after outage. Data monitor would crash system every couple weeks too.
By simply using wires for backhaul, you can make a new/used $150/50 set of deco x55s much better than a orbi 960 set that costs 10x more.
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 9:21 am
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:48 am to LemmyLives
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It's likely you have a neighbor that is using the same or directly adjacent channel.
Good advice. The OP needs to go their flavor of app store and download a WIFI analyzer. It will not only show you what channels your wifi is using, but your neighbors as well. It can help you set your systems to ones with the least amount of use in your area.
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 9:48 am
Posted on 6/13/25 at 10:39 am to Lonnie Utah
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Good advice. The OP needs to go their flavor of app store and download a WIFI analyzer. It will not only show you what channels your wifi is using, but your neighbors as well. It can help you set your systems to ones with the least amount of use in your area.
Joining in on this. The problem described sounds like a neighbor started blasting a network and both are either on the same channel, or both are constantly bouncing between channels to dodge one another.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 11:40 am to Nole Man
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We've recently noticed service going out occasionally during the day, buffering of streaming services more than usual.
This is exactly why, when we did our remodel, I made sure the main TV had a wired connection.
This post was edited on 6/13/25 at 11:41 am
Posted on 6/13/25 at 12:49 pm to Lonnie Utah
I put a 5 port switch in the main entertainment center to make sure the TV, Xbox, Sonos, NAS, etc., were all wired too.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 4:08 pm to Nole Man
How many devices are you connecting now to the APs?
I found that I had to add a few access points for my home network becuase of so many devices.
I found that I had to add a few access points for my home network becuase of so many devices.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 7:55 pm to FreddieMac
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Second, thank you all for your input. Been very valuable.
Some other thoughts might be a Wi-Fi 6 powerline adapter. Anyone ever used this?
Adding another Orbi RBS750 satellite (We have one downstairs by the TV and another upstairs in a rec room? 3rd near the bedroom TV?)
Second, thank you all for your input. Been very valuable.
Some other thoughts might be a Wi-Fi 6 powerline adapter. Anyone ever used this?
Adding another Orbi RBS750 satellite (We have one downstairs by the TV and another upstairs in a rec room? 3rd near the bedroom TV?)
This post was edited on 6/14/25 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 6/14/25 at 7:28 pm to LemmyLives
quote:
I put a 5 port switch in the main entertainment center to make sure the TV, Xbox, Sonos, NAS, etc., were all wired too.
I have an unmanaged 5 port switch in mine too.
Posted on 6/15/25 at 1:57 pm to Nole Man
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Some other thoughts might be a Wi-Fi 6 powerline adapter. Anyone ever used this?
The tech may have improved recently but I would not recommend these. Solid networking is about eliminating interference and variables. Powerline adapters add to those.
If you plan to stay put 5+ years, have some cables run and get some real APs. Very much worth it and pays for itself in saved headaches.
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