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Orbi RBK50 speed only 20% of the line capacity
Hi!
I have bought an Orbi Rbk50 because I have some dark spots at my house, but I have some issues regarding speed.
I have a 500/500mbit internet connection, and I am close to that speed when I am connected to the "old" router/modem. I have connected the Orbi to the modem, and according to the Orbi app both my devices (Iphone 11pro & Macbook 2020) are connected to the Orbi router (not the satelite) and using the 5ghz network. I have also turned off the wifi signal from the "old" router.... But a simple speedtest show that the speed now is apx 90/90, and not 500/500 that its supposed to be.
How come the speed from the Orbi is 20% of the max capacity?
Thanks in advance for all you help :-)
/ jonas
No switch, the cables are connected directly to the Zyxel.
I have found the answer... The LAN cables installed inside the wall are Cat5, and therefor limited to 100mbit. I was pretty sure they where Cat5e, but no. I guess its time to call a electrician to change them.
"There's always a logical answer, if you have all the facts!" :-)
Thank you for your help :-)
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What is your ISP? What ISP modem/router do you have. Is your Orbi router connected directly to the ISP modem/router or to a switch, then router?
Hi.
I have Telenor (living in Norway) and im using a Zyxel p8702n (modem/router) that Telenor has provided. Orbi is connected directly to the Zyxel.
I have found the answer... The lan cables installed inside the wall are Cat5, and therefor limited to 100mbit. I was pretty sure they where Cat5e, but no. I guess its time to call a electrician to change them.
"There's always a logical answer, if you have all the facts!" :-)
Thank for your help anyway :-)
/jonasIs there a switch inside the closet that connects to the Zyxel? If so what brand and model? Or do the cables connect directly to the Zyxel?
