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alexjones95
Aspirant
Oct 17, 2023

RBR20 + RBS20 Differing Speeds

So I’ve had an RBR20 mesh system with RBS20 satelite for many years. I’ve recently had a new router through Virgin for the 1GBPS Volt service. Since having this, the RBR20 router is producing rubbish ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 18, 2023

What "rubbish" speeds are you getting? 

You'll never see anything near 900Mpbs over 5Ghz AX on the Orbi system. Depending on your wireless clients, they may top out at around 300-500Mpbs on the down. Ethernet connected PCs should see near 900mpbs thru the RBR.

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    alexjones95
    Aspirant
    Oct 19, 2023
    Hi. I’m talking sub 50mbps - really bad speeds. Whereas I get around 500mbps upstairs connected to the satelite?