Modem at 100=Mbps but Orbi download at about 18Mbps

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Why does my internet modem show download speeds of 100+ MBPS but when I test my speed using the Orbi app it shows 10-18MBPS?

Setup is Motorola ARRIS cable modem (SB6183) and Orbi router with 1 satellite. Pretty basic.

Retired_Member · Answer

willzy67&nbsp;wrote:Why does my internet modem show download speeds of 100+ MBPS but when I test my speed using the Orbi app it shows 10-18MBPS?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Setup is Motorola ARRIS cable modem (SB6183) and Orbi router with 1 satellite.&nbsp; Pretty basic.Was it ever working ok?&nbsp;firmware?

willzy67 · Answer

Yeah, it works.&nbsp; Just lags here and there so I started checking the numbers and noticed the difference.&nbsp; I did confirm today that the firmware is up to date.&nbsp;Also, the connection is wireless from the router to the satellite but wired from the satellite to the FireCube.&nbsp; Thought that might help with stability.

Retired_Member · Answer

willzy67&nbsp;wrote:Yeah, it works.&nbsp; Just lags here and there so I started checking the numbers and noticed the difference.&nbsp; I did confirm today that the firmware is up to date.&nbsp;Also, the connection is wireless from the router to the satellite but wired from the satellite to the FireCube.&nbsp; Thought that might help with stability.Update?....what number?

willzy67 · Answer

Number?&nbsp; If you mean firmware I'm on 2.3.5.30.

Retired_Member · Answer

willzy67&nbsp;wrote:Number?&nbsp; If you mean firmware I'm on 2.3.5.30.Yes....there were problems with&nbsp;2.3.5.30, but I believe they worked them out.&nbsp;You might try something other than the Orbi app for speed test.&nbsp; The app has reported problems as well.&nbsp;Speed is a strange animal.&nbsp; For me I don't get too worked up unless I see a lot of buffering.&nbsp;If I can hit a webiste in a reasonable amount of time or stream a movie, all is fine with me.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Modem at 100=Mbps but Orbi download at about 18Mbps

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