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tm303
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Nov 15, 2019
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Orbi RBK50 Speed Problems

Hello-   I just subscribed to Xfinity gigabit service in Norcal.   I use a Netgear CM1000 modem, and I connected it to an Orbi RBK50 system.   My speeds are topping out at 400 mbps for all devi...
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    SW_
    Nov 15, 2019

    plemans wrote:
    And how many devices support even 4x4?

    You could be right that there probably aren't that many 4x4 clients out there today, but people still flock to buy iPhone 11 or WiFi 6 Routers.  When comparing xFi vs Orbi WiFi specs, the Orbi fronthaul is the reason why clients will never see Gigabit WiFi speed even if it's 4x4.