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Kulpdogg's avatar
Kulpdogg
Guide
Dec 15, 2017

Orbi with fios

Hello, Have Orbi system with FIOS Gigabit. Current issue is I'm only getting half speed (Between 400-550 usually) rather than true gigabit. I have tried running though the Verizon router in both rou...
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coolva's avatar
coolva
Aspirant
Dec 16, 2017

I'm in the exact same boat except when I switched the Orbi to AP mode and used the Fios router, my speeds increased (wired and wireless).

I was getting ~700mbps w/ the Orbi connected to the ONT and now getting consistent 950+ (wired).  My wireless speeds and bufferbloat are horrible.  I've even been right next to the router and only get ~250mbps over 5G wireless.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to be returning mine today and get the Linksys Velop system... Sucks its come to this, but... I didnt pay 300 bucks for not-so-good speeds over WiFi.

coolva's avatar
coolva
Aspirant
Dec 16, 2017

Update:

 

I returned my Orbi and purchased the Linksys Velop (2 pack). Configured and placed them in the exact same locations in my house (ethernet backhaul, Fios Router handling WAN connection).  Here is what I have noticed:

I am able to get ~300+ and occasionally 400+ Mbps in the same location I was getting 250ish with the Orbi on my laptop.  Signal is one bar less in my bedroom on my phone, but the DL speed is almost 2.5x faster and upload is almost 3x faster.

Overall I think the Linksys is going to be a better fit for me.  Its faster, the bandwidth doesn't fluctuate like the Orbi did, connections are solid.

The linksys setup was a little more of a PITA though because of the whole having to set it up through the linksys app but wasn't bad.  I also noticed it didnt like how far away the "slave" was away from the "master" unit if I were using wireless backhaul.  It suggested I move them closer together, so I set the slave up in the same room as the master.  Once it was setup I was able to plug the ethernet cable in where I wanted it and no issues.  So, I think I'll be keeping the Linksys system unless some miracle happens and Netgear fixes the issues many people are complaining about on these forums...