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Antipodeansam7
Aug 25, 2017Apprentice
ORBI Wifi Speed Drops
Hey Guys, So I have had my Orbi several months now. Every 3-4 weeks the wifi speed drops to below 30 mbs for download. However the speed test on the unit read 190 mps. The wired speeds also drop to e...
NickC4555
Oct 17, 2017Star
Do you get the same problem if you run your Orbi in AP mode? I've had mine in router and AP mode in the few months I've had it, and it seems more reliable as an access point.
- Antipodeansam7Oct 18, 2017ApprenticeI can’t say I have tried as this is my only router and purchased it as such, so wouldn’t help even if it did. Interesting though, were you having the same problems or different ones?
- NickC4555Oct 18, 2017Star
Different, mine was frequent disconnects. I thought if your modem was a modem/router it might have been worth a try.
- Antipodeansam7Oct 18, 2017ApprenticeAbsolutely, I will give it a go next time I reset, just out of interest, may help narrow down the problem . Thanks