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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's avatar
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

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

        Do other devices work ok with your satellite?

        Was a full factory reset and set up from scratch performend on the router and satellite after updating to v2.1.3.4 FW?

        Mayhugh1 wrote:

        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