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tmbslce
Feb 03, 2021Aspirant
Not reaching full internet speed - RBR20
First post, so hopefully someone can help. I have recently moved into a smaller house. We had tech support help us set up the custom Orbi settings the first time around, but now we have moved, I ca...
FURRYe38
Feb 03, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Most 5Ghz AC wifi devices will not ever see anything near 900Mpbs. Wired yes.
Due to hardward design and support, this limits the wifi connection speeds seen on 5Ghz AC. Most will max out at around 400-500Mpbs.
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
vajim
Feb 03, 2021Master
did you have 1GB service in your previous residence? how were the speed there?
each to his/her own but I'm not a fan of running 2 routers in the same network
- tmbslceFeb 03, 2021Aspirant
I actually had 600GB service, that almost always provided closer to 700GB. So the Orbi was very effective.
To clarify, I don't run 2 routers. The Orbi router has to be plugged into the ISP modem, and then I have a satellite ~25ft away.