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NetCoffee
Dec 17, 2020Aspirant
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
Dec 17, 2020Aspirant
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.
CrimpOn
Dec 17, 2020Guru - Experienced User
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.
- NetCoffeeDec 18, 2020Aspirant
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.