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HenryFitzgerald
Jul 14, 2019Aspirant
Orbi RBR20 internet speed lower than expected
I have a gigabit internet plan with my ISP (Actual max speeds: 950 Mbs download, 500 Mbs upload). When I connect my PC to my ONT directly via a cat. 6 ethernet cable, I enjoy the previously mentioned ...
Bleh5
Apr 01, 2020Aspirant
Just wanted to chime in that I've been seeing this for better part of a year now.
With the RBR20 router, I'm seeing 400 Mbps down and 900 Mbps up. Speedtest at modem gets 900 down and 900 up. I was hoping that the RBR50 router may be able to handle the faster download speeds, but reading the other threads, it seems to not be the case.
Also seems like the RBR850 may be able to handle the faster download speeds; just need to wait for the price to come down (a lot).
FURRYe38
Apr 01, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your testing wired speeds.
RBS50 can do near 900mbps:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-RBR50-is-not-supporting-900Mb-on-the-WAN-to-LAN-test/m-p/1827295/highlight/true#M76372
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/New-RBR50-Satellite-setup-some-thoughts-and-questions/m-p/1695161/highlight/true#M50762
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Download-speed-cut-in-half-on-wired-connection/m-p/1695372/highlight/true#M50815
Bleh5 wrote:Just wanted to chime in that I've been seeing this for better part of a year now.
With the RBR20 router, I'm seeing 400 Mbps down and 900 Mbps up. Speedtest at modem gets 900 down and 900 up. I was hoping that the RBR50 router may be able to handle the faster download speeds, but reading the other threads, it seems to not be the case.
Also seems like the RBR850 may be able to handle the faster download speeds; just need to wait for the price to come down (a lot).