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erikrubin
Jun 16, 2017Aspirant
Slow Netflix Speeds on TiVo Wired to Orbi Satellite
I have an Orbi system set up with the router in my basement, Satellite 1 on the first floor and Satellite 2 on the second floor. Wireless speed is pegged at 120 Mbps down for devices where I can meas...
st_shaw
Jun 16, 2017Master
It's quite possible that 6 Mbps is all the throughput the processor on the TiVO is capable of managing. This is adequate for a single HD video stream, which is all the device is designed to handle. Manufacturers don't usually overdesign devices like this, because it adds unnecessary cost.
In any case, if you consistently get 6 Mbps and there are no problems watching TV, then you have nothing to worry about.
If you want, you can check to make sure it's not your network by unpluging the Ethernet cord from the Mini, plugging it into a laptop or desktop, and running a speed test.