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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 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.