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Does 2.1.3.4 restrict Satellite performance?
I have been with Firmware 2.0.1.4 since purchase, happy with that, I am using wireless backhaul, speedtest result was about 620Mbps when MacBookPro connected to Satellite,. Upgraded to 2.1.3.4 2 ...
I presume this maybe a higher speed issue as I don't have 600Mb ISP speeds.
I ran a test on my iphone connected to the satellite in the back office. Not using wired back haul. I'm seen a consistant 200/10 spec speeds which is my ISP speeds I pay for. Also using the WifiSweetSpot app, it's showing a consitant 700Mb speed which I presume it's measuring the speeds of the satellite and the iphone only.
I'm using the v2.1.3 FW here and router mode.
I would make contact with the moderators on here and let them know what your seeing.
I think it is from the fix of "Fixed high CPU when Orbi is in AP mode", Netgear support told me that is a fix with previous problem about devices getting too hot and draining battery too fast when connected to the Orbi network. I guess the new firmware then tries to reduce transmit power or move devices to 2.4Ghz in order to keep devices 'cool'? Honestly, shouldn't it be managed by devices rather than Router?
I am with 1Gbps Fibre plan BTW, with 2.0.1.4,
MacBookPro connects wired to Orbi Router, I can get max 960Mbps download speed on speedtest.net.
MacBookPro conencts wireless to Orbi, I can get max 670Mbps download speed on speedtest.net
I am happy with that speeds coming back now after downgraded firmware, I just hope the trick to disable auto-upgrade still works.
One other reason why I'm not seeing this issue, my system is in router mode.
Something to let NG support know for sure. Maybe a fine balance with speed and this CPU stuff going on.
Well, to me AP mode uses lesser CPU than Router mode so it should behave better?
Actually I checked the debug page when doing speedtest and 100 HTTP sessions multi-threads downloading, Orbi CPU usage was about 27%, pretty normal, didn't even feel warm on its surface.
I also did speedtest on iPhone 6s Plus, it is about 550Mbps (2.0.1.4) vs 430Mbps (2.1.3.4) , due to the use of mobile phone, decreasing of speed isn't very noticeable.
Anyway I have reported all of above info to Netgear support, the case has been escalated to the next level expert, let's see what they can advice.
I did same test with my 6sP and seeing 690-790Mb both at the router and Satellite. Using that wifi sweetspot app.