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Orbi RBK50 Speed Problems
Hello- I just subscribed to Xfinity gigabit service in Norcal. I use a Netgear CM1000 modem, and I connected it to an Orbi RBK50 system. My speeds are topping out at 400 mbps for all devi...
plemans wrote:
And how many devices support even 4x4?You could be right that there probably aren't that many 4x4 clients out there today, but people still flock to buy iPhone 11 or WiFi 6 Routers. When comparing xFi vs Orbi WiFi specs, the Orbi fronthaul is the reason why clients will never see Gigabit WiFi speed even if it's 4x4.
tm303 wrote:...
Xfinity says i'd get 800 with their wifi router, and I can't believe Orbi (which says 1 gig) would not do that.
If Comast refers to their "xFi Advanced Gateway", Orbi is not even in the same league with its 2x2 fronthaul antenna. Comcast's xFi Advanced Gateway has 8x8 antenna that can support Gigabit WiFi speed, which will blow Orbi fronthaul out of the water. The benefit of Orbi Mesh is WiFi coverage, which is max out ~500Mbps under ideal condition.
And how many devices support even 4x4?
Most phones and laptops are 1x1 or 2x2 configurations.
Most phones and laptops are 1x1 or 2x2 configurations.
plemans wrote:
And how many devices support even 4x4?You could be right that there probably aren't that many 4x4 clients out there today, but people still flock to buy iPhone 11 or WiFi 6 Routers. When comparing xFi vs Orbi WiFi specs, the Orbi fronthaul is the reason why clients will never see Gigabit WiFi speed even if it's 4x4.