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Orbi RBR050 100MBps speed drop between PC and modem via Orbi
Hi I have recently upgraded from 500MBps to 1GBps package with Virgin Media. I was sent a VM Hub 5 as part of this upgrade. I have noticed this download speed test difference. I have the follo...
Because the RBR50 has only gigabit Ethernet interfaces (on both WAN and LAN ports).
The highest transfer rate through gigabit Ethernet is slightly less than that because there is some "overhead" in Ethernet communication. (spaces between packets. packet 'wrappers', etc.)
Hi CrimpOn.
So which scenario below are you referring to or does it matter? I suppose scenario 2 means that my PC would get the full speed without buying another router but best still to get a new mesh router with 2,5Gbps port?
1)
internet --> Hub 5 2.5Gbps --> Orbi 2.5Gbps --> Switch (4 x 2.5Gbps) --> PC or other devices
or do you mean
2)
internet --> Hub 5 2.5Gbps --> Switch 4 x 2.5Gbps --> other devices such as PC / Orbi 2.5Gbps
Orbi would be Orbi 1Gb since 50 series only supports 1Gb WAN and LAN ports.
Hi FURRYe38. Yes, I know the limitation of the RBR050 in terms of the 1Gbps WAN port. The upgrade to a 2.5Gbps WAN port mesh router would increase the throughput for any wireless devices connected. e.g. Asus XT8 or RBR850 not to mention the Wifi 6 benefit.
To get seamless 2.5Gb from WAN to LAN, you'd need a 9 series Orbi which have multi gig ports WAN and LAN support.
The 850 series has a 2.5Gb WAN port but LAN ports are all still 1Gb.