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dg_sticks
Guide
Dec 23, 2016

Orbi Wired Speeds Unacceptably Slow - Wifi Not Impacted - QoS Issues?

Ever since I have received my Orbi, I have been plauged with wired speed connection issues. My wired connection speed continues to be throttled from 10-20Mbps no matter what steps I take. My wireless...
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skedi's avatar
skedi
Aspirant
Jan 28, 2017

Did a hard reset today and WIRED speed back to normal. Now need to figure out how to get devices to connect as wireless AC 5Ghz instead of wireless N on 2.4Ghz

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tanneron
Aspirant
Jan 28, 2017

I don't think Orbi allows for Ghz differentiation for devices that are connecting. But could be wrong. 

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Jan 30, 2017

    Hello Skedi

     

    Orbi has band steering so it will pick the best connection for the device.

     

    DarrenM