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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 ...
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 :-)
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 :-)
/jonas
Is 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?
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 :-)I recommend you install CAT6 cabling. :smileywink:
Tigerdansken wrote: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 :-)
Hey I'm glad you were able to figure it out.
