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JBuddenbrooks
May 25, 2018Guide
My RBR50 slows WiFi download speed about 15%
I recently installed a RBK53 with my Macintosh system (OS 10.12.6) and upgraded the Orbi to the latest firmware. The internet is supplied via my local cable company through an ARRIS TM822 cable modem...
FURRYe38
May 25, 2018Guru - Experienced User
What frequency is the Mac connected to? 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz. You can tell by holding down the OPT button and click on the wifi radio icon at the top bar. Will show you details of how your mac is connected.
Is WMM enabled on the router?
Is Channelwidth set to 20/40Mhz or 40Mhz only?
- JBuddenbrooksMay 25, 2018Guide
Thanks for the Option trick. I'd forgotten about that.
Channel 48, 5 GHz, 40 MHz.
Sorry don't know what WMM is or how to tell if it's enabled. I assume by Router you mean the Orbi. The Arris is, of course, a Modem.