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Data speed to wifi devices
I have an Orbi RBK30 and it's been doing a fantastic job. Some devices attached via wifi seem slower than they should be, of late. I am wondering if there is a way to test or indicate the data speed to the individual devices. Perhaps it's already there, and I am just overlooking it.
Also - it there a way to allocate more bandwidth to some devices vs others?
Thanks!
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You can load up wifi sweet spots app on Apple or Android devices to see the connection rate between the devices and the RBR or RBS...
That's helpful for the first question - thanks!
Still looking for a reply to the second.
cosmofla wrote:I have an Orbi RBK30 and it's been doing a fantastic job. Some devices attached via wifi seem slower than they should be, of late. I am wondering if there is a way to test or indicate the data speed to the individual devices. Perhaps it's already there, and I am just overlooking it.
The Orbi "app" will display the "Link Rate" for each device connected to the Orbi system. Communication cannot be faster than that.
Another option is to run a "Speedtest" from the device itself. That measures the entire pathway from device, through the Orbi, through the internet, to the Speedtest host.
cosmofla wrote:Also - it there a way to allocate more bandwidth to some devices vs others?
No, there is not. Users frequently mention wanting this.
