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Dgfamilypa
Feb 12, 2021Aspirant
Bad speed tests when using Orbi RBR40 WiFi
I have an RBR40 router I have Verizon fios gigabit service When I connect to the Verizon WiFi I get speeds of down 377 up 286 When I connect to the Orbi router WiFi I get speeds down 93 up 92 ...
plemans
Feb 12, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Another thing to check is which band you're connected to.
the orbi does bandsteering and 2.4ghz is much slower than 5ghz.
Are you connected to 5ghz during testing?