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Multiple Orbi devices with Router set up use AP question
I have an RBR50, RBS50 & RBS40 all configured and running in my house.
Unfortunatley I am forced to switch ISP's, and the ISP will only work with its modem/router combo.
I am ok with th...
the new ISP router is a Calix 844G.
Unfortunatly, if I want to bridge the Calix, the ISP is requireing a dedicated IP address and a DMZ.
So, I disabled all the radio's on the Calix so no WiFi there, I turned the Orbi into the AP mode.
I am a bit disapointed. the Orbi's aren't giving me the throughput I should be getting.
I have a couple systems hardwired to the new Calix, and I an getting just about a Gig up/down. but via the Orbi, only high 200's up/down. Even the the "speed test" on the RBR50 is showing ~800 up/down.
I have reset everything, tried again, and alas. still only mid to high 200's on any WiFi device - 5 Ghz
Your WiFi speeds will depend on the capabilities of your WiFi devices. You also need a test method that uses multiple parallel streams to see maximum throughput.
Have you ever seen more than 200 Mbps on your devices?
I get between 560 and 630 Mbps on a 2018 MacBook Pro with Orbi in AP mode. An iPhone 7+ about gives about 470. My 2011 MacBook Pro was around 200 Mbps.
You wont't see more throughput than about 650 Mbps on Orib on any WiFi device, even under perfect sonditions.