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blue_sky
Apr 27, 2018Aspirant
Orbi WiFi System wifi backhaul poor
RBR 50 with 1 statellite
Firmware V2.1.4.10 on both
2 Questions:
1.While speedtest in the orbi app shows 90Mbps upload and 90Mbps download, when I check on speedtest app on the same android ph...
budy
Apr 28, 2018Luminary
blue_sky wrote:
RBR 50 with 1 statellite
Firmware V2.1.4.10 on both
2 Questions:
1.While speedtest in the orbi app shows 90Mbps upload and 90Mbps download, when I check on speedtest app on the same android phone, it shows 15 or 20 Mbps. Why the disconnect in two values ?
2. Why does wifi backhaul status is showing as poor and how do I fix it ?
1) Your Orbi is conencted via ethernet to either your modem or internet router - you should always get the full speed of your internet connection from your Orbi router itself. It's not like the Orbi performs this speedtest over wireless.
2) Poor backhaul performance can stem from a lot of different reasons, which impact the reception of the wireless signals. Try moving your satellite around to find a better spot. There are also apps for Android and iOS which show you the current coverage of your wifi. You could just power off your satellite and use your phone to scout for a good place to put your satellite.
- blue_skyApr 28, 2018Aspirant
Thanks for the info.
How does ethernet backhaul helps ? What are the advantages ?
- budyApr 28, 2018Luminary
Given the fact, that a wired ethernet connection is way superior to a wireless one, you will be getting better latency and better throughput from your wireless devices connected to your satellite.