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msanand
Apr 08, 2020Initiate
RBR50 Router gets no where close to modem speed
HI - I recently upgraded my Comcast connection to 600Mbps. Have my own Arris Surfboard SB6190 connected to the coaxial. I have my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017) connected through a ethernet cable to my ...
FURRYe38
Apr 08, 2020Guru - Experienced User
"When I directly connect my macbook to the modem I see anywhere between 180-250mbps down and 20 up. Now I know these are no where close to the 600Mbps down that I am paying for." If your testing at the modem and your still not seeing anything near 600Mbps, I would try with a different Mac or PC. Be sure to use Ooklas speed test app vs a browser. Seen inaccurate speeds results in different broswers.
Also be aware of known problems with you modem model#:
I would ensure your getting to specs speeds with at the modem first on wired before checking the speed on the RBR when it's connected.