NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Orbi RBR20 Slow hardwire speeds
Looking for some help to sort out my poor hardwired performance speeds. Currently have 1GB service via Xfinity that is connected via CM1000 Modem and RB20 router (plus satellites). Utilizing Ookla on...
Sorry for the confusion of M vs Gb's however thank you for clarifying the point.
Checking the Orbi web interface i do have 1000M/Full on both the WAN & LAN. I do have a gigabit switch connected as well. I am going to swap out all of the cables and the switch to see if I can find the breakpoint.
Show Statistics appears to have demonstrated that the link between router and switch is fine.
Good luck finding which component is causing the problem.
Some Ethernet switches have tiny colored LEDs on each Ethernet jack which identify the connection speed. Netgear did not include LEDs on the Orbi product, possibly because:
- The ports are in the back where users are unable to view them easily, and
- Many customers prefer not to have bright lights when electronics are located in sleeping areas.