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CMYK
Tutor
Apr 21, 2018

Orbi Periodic Slow Wired Connection to Satellite

I have a PC (1 GB ethernet) connected by Cat5 cable to a RBS50 satellite. Periodically (every couple weeks), the download speeds drop from 70 Mbps (this is max - it's what we pay Comcast for) to 3 Mb...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 21, 2018

Ok.

 

Just curious, what is the Mfr and model of the ethernet card in this PC? 

  • CMYK's avatar
    CMYK
    Tutor
    Apr 21, 2018

    Ethernet is in the motherboard (model number above). The chipset uses an Intel I218 Gigabit LAN.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 22, 2018

      Yes, was looking for the chip set Mfr of the ethernet adapter on the motherboard.

      Thanks

      • Mayhugh1's avatar
        Mayhugh1
        Apprentice
        Apr 22, 2018

        I have exactly this problem with one of my satellites and my ipad pro. I'm using the ....18 software. I was hoping this was fixed in the new beta, but I guess it wasn't