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Highly variable download speeds with RBK53
I have an RBK53 connected to an Xfinity XB6 modem that is in Bridge Mode. I have a Gigabit connection. Prior to installing the RBK53 I would get download speeds of ~930 Mbps with a wired connection, ...
The result from Xfinity is most accurate b/c it's best you will ever get from Comcast. Results from other sites will fluctuate because of other network traffic/routers/etc., You can expect to get ~500Mbps from Orbi wireless b/c it's a 866Mbps fronthaul. You will never get close to wired speed. One thing you can check prior to testing is to verify the iPhone Link Rate via Orbi App. It should be connected to Orbi at 866Mbps.
BTW, your results are great!
I did similar tests with v2.5.1.8: results
Thanks for your reply. The link rate for my iPhone is 650 Mbps, not 866 Mbps. What do I do about that?
The 866Mpb is a connection rate between the WiFi on the Orbi and connected clients. This does not reflect actual thru-put speeds which differ from connection rates.
Use WiFi sweet spots on your wireless devices to see what the connection rate is between those devices and Orbi RBR.
What iOS version is loaded on the phone?
