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QOS speed test and speedtest.net different
ok so I purchased and setup the unit today - ISP Spectrum - 200Mbs - new modem this week
test on my phone using speedtest app getting 40-50 Mbs only which is hardly any better than the lynksys ...
So I I got an RBR50 and RBS50 running up in my house.
I am using an Arris Surfboard SB8200 and subscribe to Comcast Xfinity 150/5 mbps BLAST! internet.
The 2 set combo was working just fine, but I came across a 3 set combo for an incredible deal and purchased it.
Upon setting it up, resetting cable modem, etc., the speedtest wired and wireless were running 80mbps when the previous 2 set combo was working at 180mbps. I wired up directly to the cable modem and it was 180mbps. I then checked the speedtest under the ADVANCED tab: SETUP --> QoS Setup which is basically just a glorified speedtest. This test also got 180mbps. So I knew something had to be happening during the router distribution aspect.
I came across another Netgear forum which mentioned QoS settings. Someone said that there is a more advanced page that is not available on the regular routerlogin firmware page (https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Hidden-Orbi-QOS-settings-Do-they-work/td-p/1598178) a post by Breggen gave the URL: http://routerlogin.net/QOS_main.htm
Once there I UNCHECKED the defaulted box of:
Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
I have no idea if that is checked always for everyone and why it would not have been checked on my previous 2 set combo when I reset it to default settings upon purchase.
Regardless if YOU are having speed issues and know it is not your cable modem and the router firmware speedtest in the regular QoS setup is posting normal speeds, please go to the "special" QoS settings and disable WMM.
This took me a while to figure out. Thank you everyone!
What FW version are you using on the Orbi?
Enable WMM is wireless QoS. It should be always enabled for wireless devices and performance with wireless connections. IT should have no impact on wired connections.
https://kb.netgear.com/221/WMM-WiFi-Multimedia
Others have this enabled and get to spec speeds. I know I do.
Seems like if the prior Orbi was working well and the newer one didn't, maybe a configuration issue or a difference in something.
RadioactiveMan wrote:
So I I got an RBR50 and RBS50 running up in my house.
I am using an Arris Surfboard SB8200 and subscribe to Comcast Xfinity 150/5 mbps BLAST! internet.
The 2 set combo was working just fine, but I came across a 3 set combo for an incredible deal and purchased it.
Upon setting it up, resetting cable modem, etc., the speedtest wired and wireless were running 80mbps when the previous 2 set combo was working at 180mbps. I wired up directly to the cable modem and it was 180mbps. I then checked the speedtest under the ADVANCED tab: SETUP --> QoS Setup which is basically just a glorified speedtest. This test also got 180mbps. So I knew something had to be happening during the router distribution aspect.
I came across another Netgear forum which mentioned QoS settings. Someone said that there is a more advanced page that is not available on the regular routerlogin firmware page (https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Hidden-Orbi-QOS-settings-Do-they-work/td-p/1598178) a post by Breggen gave the URL: http://routerlogin.net/QOS_main.htm
Once there I UNCHECKED the defaulted box of:
Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings
I have no idea if that is checked always for everyone and why it would not have been checked on my previous 2 set combo when I reset it to default settings upon purchase.
Regardless if YOU are having speed issues and know it is not your cable modem and the router firmware speedtest in the regular QoS setup is posting normal speeds, please go to the "special" QoS settings and disable WMM.
This took me a while to figure out. Thank you everyone!