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Can't get 1GB connections speeds with RBK50-AC3000
Recently upgraded to a 1GB internet package with Optimum. First tried to hookup using a Netgear Nighthawk CM1100 DOCSIS3.1 modem, but measured download speed using Ookala SpeedTest was 85-120Mbps. Te...
Check speeds with a wired PC conncected to the modem. Then test with the wired PC connected to the RBR in the mix. Wired speeds should be near 900Mpbs. Wireless speeds will not be seen anything near 900Mpbs. Most wifi devices max out at around 400-500Mbps on 5Ghz AC due to limitations of there design and support.
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
You can find other speed diagnosis steps in the community faq: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/Community-FAQ-My-Orbi-speeds-are-slow-inconsistent-and-don-t-my/m-p/1982974/highlight/true#M7849
Good luck.