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Slow wired speed (Ethernet Backhaul)
Hello new here! :) Hello I have Orbi Mesh system and running Cat6 ethernet from Router to the Satellite as a wired backhaul. When I run speed test on my PC/Desktop, which is wired Cat6 from t...
NetCoffee wrote:Hello I have Orbi Mesh system and running Cat6 ethernet from Router to the Satellite as a wired backhaul.
When I run speed test on my PC/Desktop, which is wired Cat6 from the satellite, i get speed between 110-220mbps.
I have gigabit internet, so if I run speed test on the Orbi app, I get 800+ mbps.
is this bottlenecking or something else going on?
Note: ISP Modem (Bridge mode) -> Router -> Satellite
Could it be the Cat6 from Router to Satellite is 25ft? I wouldn't think that would make a difference. It's not that long. Right?
If properly terminated, Cat6 cable is rated for gigabit at just over 90 meters (328ft. including patch cables at each end).
25' is like a medium length patch cable.
It might be worth a minute to confirm (a) that the satellite is actually using the ethernet backhaul and (b) that the Orbi is connected at gigabit speed.
a. The Orbi web interface Attached Devices display should show the satellite as "Wired"
b. The Orbi web interface, Advanced Tab, click on the blue box "Show Statistics" in the Internet Port box.
MIght be worth connecting the PC directly to the Cat6 cable that is coming from the router and testing speed that way.
Quick reference on how I access Web interface? I thought the app was the only way to see stuff.
I can definitely run the cable directly to PC from the Orbi router to see if that is the issue.
On the app, the Satellite connection type shows as WIRED with ethernet port icon beside it. (RBS50)
Firmware version V2.5.2.4
Anyway to test the speed of the Satellite only?
I'll have to figure out this web interface you mentioned.
The Orbi web interface is described starting on page 20 of the Orbi User Manual:
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf
As far as I am aware, the satellite does not have built-in SpeedTest capability.
Measuring speed on the Orbi router is "interesting". What matters, of course, is what speed attached devices achieve.
I mean it's running Ookla speedtest. So it's practically fluff. Not real in my opinion.
I got as far as getting to admin/password. But apparently I set up secret questions. Can't get past that, which means total reset.
Which is going to suck, given I have 30+ smart devices that I really don't want to go through set up again (Wifi enabled switches and peripherals).
*sigh* :smileyindifferent:
Perhaps testing out the Cat6 cable to PC would lead a solution.