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Purchased an Orbi RBK50 and experiencing slow wired connection
I recently purchased an Orbi AC3000 (RBK50) and have not had any issues from a wifi perspective. However, when I finally got my ethernet system up and running, I noticed that I was getting only half ...
My Router and Satellite are currently on v2.5.1.8. I noticed you had swapped the wan connections which appeared to do the trick. Right now, I am caped around the 500mbps down when hard wired to my computer with the following configuration: CM1000 -> Orbi Router -> TP-Link Switch -> PC. When I tested with CM1000 -> TP-Link Switch -> PC, I am getting above 900mbps down.
The switch is a TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (TL-SG108)
Can you test with the PC directly connected to the RBR?
Ensure your using good quality LAN cables. Cat6 is best.
The switch though it's not managed, it has green ethernet features:
https://www.tp-link.com/us/service-provider/unmanaged-switch/tl-sg108/
I would factory reset, both Modem and RBR and use the wired PC directly connected to the RBR and walk thru the setup wizard. Don't had the RBS. After completing the wizard, speed test right afterwards.