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JJS1957
Dec 06, 2019Aspirant
ORBI RPR50 simultaneous downloads fail
My old Nighthawk router was able to handle 45 simultaneous video downloads with only a few pause/resume problems. My new ORBI with wired connection can not handle 10 downloads without multiple failur...
FURRYe38
Dec 06, 2019Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
You'd need to find out what Orbi handles as far as it's max limit in simultanious connections. Routers can only do so much all at once.
And size can be a factor.
Most users don't usually have this kind of download configuration going on with there routers.
JJS1957
Dec 06, 2019Aspirant
Aris TM1602 from spectrum (TWC) Ultra+ 400 intrnet. XT win7 computer.
- FURRYe38Dec 06, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Ok, just checking for a router at the modem. No router here.
I presume if you connect your PC directly to the modem, downloads are ok at this capacity?
Connection results are given here:
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33028-netgear-orbi-reviewed?start=1