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Capped Download Speed
Hypothetically, my internet speed is capped for my area and can't get above 35mbps download and 10mbps upload. My internet provider provides speeds above that although I can't access them speeds due ...
MichaelMoore wrote:Hypothetically, my internet speed is capped for my area and can't get above 35mbps download and 10mbps upload. My internet provider provides speeds above that although I can't access them speeds due to my area. My internet provider provides 200mbps download and 35mbps upload; If I get the:
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Mesh WiFi System with Advanced Cyber Threat Protection (RBK53S) | Router with 2 Satellite Extenders | Coverage up to 6,000 sq. ft. 25+ Devices | MESH AC3000 (Upto 3Gbps)
Will this make me reach them speeds? I'm new to network infrastructure so not sure how it all works. It would be amazing if someone could justify my question.
Are you saying that networking equipment in your home is why your internet speed is "capped for [your] area"? Yes, a better wireless router may likely increase the speeds and give you speeds closer to what your internet provider supplies, but only if the limiting factor is your current hardware (being replaced).
Do you know why your speeds are capped or are you only guessing? What current internet equipment are you using at home and what is your internet provider + equipment (e.g., modem)?
So, I moved house a year and a bit ago and before, my internet speed was averaging around 200mbps down, now that I have moved into my new house, my internet speed has dropped significantly, (not sure if its capped or if its the area affecting it, more likely is), same town though.
My current equipment:
M200 Fibre Broadband - Virgin Media
TP-Link Powerline Adapter (for getting ethernet to my room)
I just would like some justification on why my internet speed as slowed significantly after moving house - there is nothing really that dramatic that has changed although just not on a busier road, same terrain, although there are some big trees out back (which could be a factor, not sure) - my uncle lives in the same town (10 minute walk) as me and his internet speed is averaging around ~350mbps down.
I've rang up to Virgin explaining this and they said that there is nothing they could do apart from lower the plan down to something less significant so I'm not paying for something I'm not getting. Not really that helpful to be honest..
Also would like to know if investing in one of these Orbi Home Mesh WiFi systems would be worthwhile.
MichaelMoore wrote:So, I moved house a year and a bit ago and before, my internet speed was averaging around 200mbps down, now that I have moved into my new house, my internet speed has dropped significantly, (not sure if its capped or if its the area affecting it, more likely is), same town though.
My current equipment:
M200 Fibre Broadband - Virgin Media
TP-Link Powerline Adapter (for getting ethernet to my room)
These specifics are helpful to advise next steps. We have to first figure out if the speed loss is due to the powerline adapter (maybe your house's power connectors are different and less efficient than your previous house) or at the source. If the problem is the Powerline adapter then replacing it with an Orbi could improve and restore your speeds.
First connect your laptop or whatever directly to the Virgin fibre point, factoring out the powerline adapter, and measure the speed there. How are you measuring your speeds? We recommend using something consistent like speedtest.net in a browser or their app.
I, also, suspect the PowerLine adapters. PowerLine is sensitive to the specifics of the house wiring. Having the two units on different electrical circuits can reduce throughput, as can 'noise' from appliances.
It would be helpful to know how the Orbi equipment is deployed and the reason for using a PowerLine adapter in the first place.
Most customers place the Orbi router (RBR50) right next to the ISP modem and then rely on WiFi backhaul to feed signals to the two satellites. (It is the easiest and most straightforward connection. Doing anything else requires effort - and possibly expense.)
So, where is everything?
