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RBR40 - wired connection on satellite gets 2X speed of wired connection to Orbi
Could only choose RBR50 for some reason, but this is about RBR40.
I just factory reset my Orbi setup, since I found that i was getting near 200MB download from the cable modem, but my wired connection to Orbi was getting about half that (90MB)
I still haven't figured out why it's cut in half, I'm hoping to get some help on here.
The latest twist I noticed was when my wife's work PC has wired connection to a satellite, it's getting near 200MB speeds.
If I connect via wireless on my PC - to the Orbi base not 10' away, I get 30MB.
Anyone have advice or things to try?
thanks,
Tom
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What is the mfr and model # of the wifi adapter in your one PC? Some wifi adapters may not support higher speeds.
Be sure to update the wifi adapter drivers on this PC.
Check the connection rate of the adapter connected to the RBR or RBS.
Be sure the wifi adapter is connected to the closer RBR or RBS when near. Sometimes devices will connect to the farther signal when near a stronger signal.
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
Is Armor, Circle or Traffic Meter enabled on the RBR?
Thanks for tips!
It's a
QCA9565
which, apparently can only get a connection at up to 72.2 Mbps for 20 MHz and 150 Mbps for 40 MHz
Ok, that would be why your seeing slower speeds.
Upgrade the wifi apapter if one is avialble to something with higher speed spec. Even try a USB wifi adapter as well. They make some for USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.
