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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...
Random question: Can I plug directly into the Orbi Router for a wired connection? I know you cannot from
the satellite. I've been moving my Orbi around to find the best possible solution to some buffering issues but I didn't know if the ports in the router are active for a wired connection. I don't claim to be very proficient on setups but if someone can explain to me an ideal set up for a house that has approximately 4 Rokus, 2-3 phones, a tablet, laptop, and an Amazon Dot; that would be extremely helpful.
Currently I have my Modem and Orbi Router in the back of my house in bridge mode, with a Roku directly wired into a Port. The satellite is about 50 feet away near my living room. Should they be further away? Closer? I'm experiencing some drop off specially with my tablet and some buffering in my living room where to satellite is located.
Any thoughts? I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread for these questions but any help would be appreciated.
the satellite. I've been moving my Orbi around to find the best possible solution to some buffering issues but I didn't know if the ports in the router are active for a wired connection. I don't claim to be very proficient on setups but if someone can explain to me an ideal set up for a house that has approximately 4 Rokus, 2-3 phones, a tablet, laptop, and an Amazon Dot; that would be extremely helpful.
Currently I have my Modem and Orbi Router in the back of my house in bridge mode, with a Roku directly wired into a Port. The satellite is about 50 feet away near my living room. Should they be further away? Closer? I'm experiencing some drop off specially with my tablet and some buffering in my living room where to satellite is located.
Any thoughts? I'm sorry if this is the wrong thread for these questions but any help would be appreciated.
Yes, you can plug wired devices directly into the Orbi router for a wired LAN/Internet connection.
You can plug wired devices into the satellite also. Wired devices connected to the satellite will even be able to communicate with each other at gigabit speeds.
What you cannot do is wire the satellite into the router. The satellite always connects to the router over the 5 GHz backhaul.