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ORBI RBR50: Low Upload/Download speeds
Hi, I'm with Shaw in Canada. I have the Internet 300 plan. Noticed slow upload/download speeds when running Ookla's speed test on my iMac. Talked to Shaw support. They had me plug my modem in directl...
Run the Speed test from the app or WEB GUI > This will give you the wired internet speed from the Orbi, through your ISP router.
Using the WEB GUI, go to Advanced, Advanced Setup, Wereless Settings:
Uncheck Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence
Check Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
Check Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING - Boosts WiFi speed, reliability, & range for all mobile devices
Check Enable MU-MIMO
Uncheck Enable Fast Roaming
Thanks. Several of thos flags are already true, as mentioned, but I'll try the other suggestions after work.
try the hardwired test to the router to see what speeds you get. Especially because if the mac was connected to 2.4ghz, you'd expect it to be much slower than 5ghz.
Sorry, by "hardwired test to the router", you mean ethernet cable between modem and ORBI? That's how I normally have it set up, and the setup that resulted in low up/down speeds.
No I mean hardwire your mac to the orbi router to test the speed. Don't test it over wifi. With orbi using bandsteering, if you're connected to the 2.4ghz and not 5ghz, it'll be much slower. Plus it ensures the router is getting full speed and outputting full speed by testing hardwired.