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Orbi RBK50 Satellite Issues
I have the RBK50 orbi system with one router and one satellite connected wirelessly. Both updated to latest firmware and set up with minimal interference. Router is in the basement and satellite is a...
Its the tv thats the bottleneck. Most tv's only come with a 10/100mbps ethernet port on them because its cheaper and the tv doesn't need faster speeds than 100mbps hardwired. Most streaming maxes out in that 25-40mbps so having a gigabit port that is more expensive isn't worth it for the tv manufacturer.
You even see it on the newer Amazon fire box that they put 6E (6ghz) capability on it but only a 10/100mbps port.
Ahh, makes sense! Do you think that a wired 100Mbps would get more stable performance than the 225Mbps over wifi? I was having buffering issues with the built in netflix app while using the wired from satellite and content not loading to full quality - was dropping down to 720P and below it seemed like at times. I also do have the ability to do a MOCA set up directly to the router but not sure if that is overkill. For additional context, the set up I have is an LG C2 and PS5.
I did another test of speeds on the ps5 which has a gigabit ethernet port and it matches performance I was seeing on the TV. Have tried with a couple ethernet cables (all are cat 5E) Speeds below:
Wired from satellite: 50-60 Mbps
Wifi from satellite: ~225Mbps
Wifi from router (satellite disconnected): ~225Mbps
I'm getting ~850-900Mbps down and up at my router.
I'm always a fan of wired connections. but if that wired connection is using a wireless backhaul, which is better, the tv directly connected by wireless to the router or using the satellites wireless backhaul?
Sadly, you'd have to test with both to see which works better.I do like moca adapters. They tend to work well.
How is this satellite connection described on the Orbi web browser Attached Devices page?
5G, 2.4G, Good, Fair???
- Connection type is 5G and backhaul status is good.
