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Retro__Arcade
Aspirant
Jan 20, 2022

Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

I am currently using the Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi Router (RBR40) with a xFi Gateway 3rd Generation Modem/Router (I have the Gateway in bridgemode so that the router function is turned off). My curr...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 20, 2022

one thing to check is if you're testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz. 

2.4ghz is a much slower network and sensitive to interference. 

5ghz is significantly faster

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    Retro__Arcade
    Aspirant
    Jan 20, 2022

    I checked that right off the bat.  I am getting 40 Mb/s over 5 ghz.  

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 20, 2022

      What firmware is on the router and the satellites?

      If you hardwire into the satellites and test their speed, what do you get?

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        Retro__Arcade
        Aspirant
        Jan 20, 2022

        Firmware Version: v2.7.3.22

         

        I can't currently test the satellite wired speeds because I only have one wired device and at the moment I need it plugged in to the main Orbi router. Sorry.