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Slow speed on RB50 on BT FTTP 900
Hello all, I am wondering whether anyone can shed some light on why my Orbi router only achieves speeds of around 460 mbps when connected directly to the BT open reach box on my wall when the hom...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
Try a factory reset and setup from scratch on the RBR. I would power OFF the ONT and RBR for 30 seconds then back ON with the ONT then RBR then walk thru the set wizard. Do enable Armor, Access Controls, Circle, SPC or Traffic Meter.
After the RBR is setup, use a wired PC connected behind the RBR and run a speed test with Ooklas installable speet test app on the PC.
Try a different PC to compare results.
Hey. Thanks for the reply. Router firmware is latest. Says not update available. Version 2.7.3.22.
I have good quality cables. The same cable will lets the BT home hub run at over 900Mbps.
Speed test when Orbi plugged into BT Home Hub in AP mode = 900 Mbps. Speed test when BT Hub removed and Orbi set to Router mode and plugged in directly, drops to 460 Mbps.
This is what I cannot understand or fathom out.
It is not a wireless / wireless channel problem.
The speed test is performed by the router not an attached device.
I haven’t done a full factory reset yet but will as a last resort.
I have good quality cables. The same cable will lets the BT home hub run at over 900Mbps.
Speed test when Orbi plugged into BT Home Hub in AP mode = 900 Mbps. Speed test when BT Hub removed and Orbi set to Router mode and plugged in directly, drops to 460 Mbps.
This is what I cannot understand or fathom out.
It is not a wireless / wireless channel problem.
The speed test is performed by the router not an attached device.
I haven’t done a full factory reset yet but will as a last resort.