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bd81
Tutor
Jun 17, 2018

Built In Speed test

Just curious here. I mean this is not a big deal for me at all I but want to know if I am the only one with this problem. I have no major problems with my Orbi system. I have 1 Gigabit service with Mediacom and I know my speed is OK because I can test it with my hardwired laptop. The Android Orbi app built in Ookla speed test will test around 300 Mbit and that's fine for WiFi (Galaxy S8) but it will cause my router to reboot after the test has been done. Every single time. Of course I don't need to use the speed test so it is not a  big deal for me but I found it a bit strange. Thanks.

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Jun 17, 2018

    If your using a 1Gb ISP service, you need to factory reset the router and set up from scratch, then do not use the built in speedtest app, traffic metter or access controls. As these will reduce the speed of your 1Gb service and disables the HW accelleration needed for your 1Gb service.

    • mith_it's avatar
      mith_it
      Luminary
      Jun 18, 2018
      I think his problem is that the router resets.
      • ogni65's avatar
        ogni65
        Luminary
        Jun 21, 2018
        The test is used for QOS Settings and limits the avialable bandwith to the messured speed but why the router reboots i don’t know.
        The QOS System is anyway a bit strange as it does just show the Speedtest and the rest is hidden.