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ama1942
Aspirant
Jan 21, 2018

Advanced Wireless Settings

Hello,   I just bought the RBK40 and it works fine, I updated to the latest firmware and I noticed these 3 options in the web interface : Advanced -> Advanced Setup -> Wireless Settings : - Enabl...
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KBeatty
Tutor
Jan 23, 2018

That was some good extra info Hydro, and your setup is almost identical to mine (basement router, satellite on main floor which extends to second floor).

 

FWIW, I've read that iPhone 8/8s/X as well as the new Samsung Galaxy phones support MU-MIMO as well as the 2017 MacBook Pro. The info has popped up in reviews and comaprison articles rather than as a statement from Apple, so I won't swear to its authenticity. However, if true, MU-MIMO are less rare today then they were a year ago.

ama1942's avatar
ama1942
Aspirant
Jan 23, 2018

Thank you for the details, I have an iPad Mini 4 and in the WLAN specs it's stated :

 

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot

 

Is dual-band = mu-mimo ? or is it just 2.4 and 5Ghz freq ?

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    KBeatty
    Tutor
    Jan 23, 2018

    No. MU-MIMO is a newer technology, and only found in very new devices (2017 and later). Google it if you want some more info on what it's supposed to do for you. Dual band simply measn your iPad can access both 2.4 and 5 ghz WiFi.

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      ama1942
      Aspirant
      Jan 23, 2018

      Ok thank you,

       

      Moreover for my information what are your internet speed test result through the Orbi Hydro130 and KBeaty ?

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        Hydro130
        Luminary
        Jan 23, 2018

        I experimented with enabling MU-MIMO and did not have any bad results or anything like that, so if you want to enable it, I think you'll be just fine - I doubt you'll see any issues.  I just keep it disabled for simplicity's sake.

         

        I have 100/10 service from Comcast and I consistely get 120+/12+ on speedtest ressults all over my house and front/back yards.  On the DSLreports speed test, I get A or A+ on overall quality, and bufferbloat.

         

        I'm absolutely thrilled with how welll my Orbi works - I've had mine since they were launched in the fall of 2016, and I've had very few (and only minor) issues with it during that time.  Overall, it's been the best router I've ever owned, no question!