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paulrbarnard
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May 04, 2023

Orbi RBK43 Speedtest (built in) read low.

I have an Orbi RBK43 Whole Home Wifi system.  The main unit has built in Speedtest facility.  This has previously agreed with the results that I get from Speedtest running on a laptop directly connec...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 04, 2023

Would be a Orbi app issue as your testing a external test app and seem to be getting to spec speeds. As long as your seeing good speed there, your ok. Orbi app hasn't been know to be the most accurate. 

 

Also your behind on FW as well:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Wi-Fi-5-AC-and-Orbi-with/New-RBR-RBS-20-30-and-40-series-Firmware-Version-2-7-4-24/td-p/2216840/jump-to/first-unread-message

 

Be sure the Orbi app is up to date as well:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/New-Orbi-App-Versions-and-Updates/td-p/2308199/jump-to/first-unread-message