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pmprather
Aspirant
May 14, 2020

Orbi RBR50 ac 3000 is limiting 1GB downstream from Spectrum router to 500mbps in Orbi App Speed Test

Orbi RBR50 v2 mesh system with 2 satellites   Firmware Version V2.3.5.30   I just upgraded to Spectrum Lightning Hi Speed Internet with 940.95 mbps Down and 41.60 mbps up measured today by Spectr...
plemans's avatar
plemans
Guru - Experienced User
May 14, 2020

The built in speedtest app isn't the best. half the time it picks the wrong server to test off. 

Also, make sure you test with several sites because not all speedtest sites or even the server on those sites can saturate gigabit. 

try speedtest.net,  dslreports.com, fast.com

Also, make sure the device you test on is hardwired into the orbi. 

I have that same orbi and its can hit gigabit speeds. 

 

Btw, the orbi isn't on the current firmwre. 2.5.1.16 is the current orbi rbr50 firmware. 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
May 14, 2020
and what modem are you using?
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    pmprather
    Aspirant
    May 14, 2020

    Using the Spectrum "No Brand Listed" modem model # E31T2V1

     

    I believe it is the newer one with the Broadcom chip, as there appeared to be 4 manufacturers of it

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 14, 2020

      Armor, Circle apps enabled? 

      What happens if you directly connect your wired PC to the modem? Speeds good here? 

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 14, 2020

      Once you get it updated, try a facotry reset. Then during the re-install leave traffic monitoring, access control, qos, parental controls, armor all deactivated. 

      Bacially, once its reset, setup your wireless and internet connection and test it. 

      You can also hardwire into the modem to ensure you're getting full speeds. 

      • pmprather's avatar
        pmprather
        Aspirant
        May 14, 2020

        Yes Armor not parental controls.....Great ideas...I will give it all a go once I wrap up work here...I really appreciate it..I will post back this evening with results....

        plemans wrote:

        Once you get it updated, try a facotry reset. Then during the re-install leave traffic monitoring, access control, qos, parental controls, armor all deactivated. 

        Bacially, once its reset, setup your wireless and internet connection and test it. 

        You can also hardwire into the modem to ensure you're getting full speeds. 

        plemans wrote:

        Once you get it updated, try a facotry reset. Then during the re-install leave traffic monitoring, access control, qos, parental controls, armor all deactivated. 

        Bacially, once its reset, setup your wireless and internet connection and test it. 

        You can also hardwire into the modem to ensure you're getting full speeds. 



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