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Orbi mesh wifi vs Centurylink Fiber Optic = Orbi win
How to install Orbi mesh wifi with Centurylink Fiber Optic Call Centurylink for your pppoe username and password and vlan number which is (201) Have laptop and ethernet wire Log on to orbilogi...
I would try a factory reset on the RBR. Setup from scratch. Power OFF the ISP modem/ONT for 1 minuted then back on. Be sure to not enable QoS, Traffic Meter, Access Controls, Armor or Circle on the RBR after completing the setup wizard. Be sure to use Ooklas installable speed test app to speed test with. Web page broswers can give inaccurate speed results.Try a different wired PC to compare speeds.
Just took a speed test with my RBR50 loaded with v2.5.1.16:
jhoff909 wrote:Newest firmware seems to help (2.1.5.16) but I'm still not getting gigabit speeds in both directions wired directly to the Orbi router. Generally get 700/200 or so.
lots of wasted bandwidth................
How Much Speed Do I Really Need?
Here are some general download speed requirements based on everyday online activities:
- Check email and browse the web: 1-5 Mbps minimum
- Stream HD content: 15-25 Mbps minimum
- Stream 4K content and play competitive online games: 40-100 Mbps minimum
- Stream 4K content, play online games, and download very large files: 200+ Mbps minimum
Retired_Member wrote:lots of wasted bandwidth................
How Much Speed Do I Really Need?
Here are some general download speed requirements based on everyday online activities:
- Check email and browse the web: 1-5 Mbps minimum
- Stream HD content: 15-25 Mbps minimum
- Stream 4K content and play competitive online games: 40-100 Mbps minimum
- Stream 4K content, play online games, and download very large files: 200+ Mbps minimum
I get that and am in general quite happy with what I'm currently getting. Prior to the most recent firmware update, I was also having wifi issues and connected devices display issues and am thinking that not getting the speeds that I could / should might suggest other issues.