Speedtest in the Orbi web interface

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Any idea what servers are used by the Orbi web interface's Advanced -Setup - Speed Test?

I always get way higher numbers using this compared to all other speed tests (including tests at Ookla's web site, Google, fast.com).

Makes for a good feeling, but why is this test result different/better than all other tests?

alokeprasad · Answer

For example:Orbi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 479/12 MbpsSpeedtest.net&nbsp;&nbsp; 301/13.2Fast.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 150/13Google&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 227/14.8&nbsp;These use different (single vs multi threaded downloads etc.) methods, but one would expect Orbi and Speedtest.net to be similar in their methods.

plemans · Answer

How are you comparing speed tests?&nbsp;Are you using a wired in computer or wireless?When you use the orbi app's speedtest, it hosts the test directly off the router.&nbsp;Versus if you're using the speedtest app or browser based method, its hosted on the computer/phone you're testing with. If that device is wireless, then the wireless tends to be the speed bottleneck.&nbsp;

alokeprasad · Answer

Using PC connected via ethernet directly to the RBR.

Link speeds is 1 Gbps between RBR and the PC.

BTW, I'm paying my ISP for a 400/15 Mbps service. So, the Orbi results are a bit better but not impossible.

plemans · Answer

What modem are you connected to?&nbsp;did you try different server's using speedtest?&nbsp;Also, are you using armor, traffic monitoring, access controls, parental controls, qos, etc? Try disabling those and rebooting.&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

Speedtest.net&nbsp;&nbsp; 301/13.2&gt; Are you usiing the web browser based site or the installable speed test app?&nbsp;I find that the speed test app is more accurate.&nbsp;Also depending on sites you select for your location, these can be a factor as well. I pick one site that gives the best results. Others maybe either busier that others or at a distance.&nbsp;&nbsp;I find that other test sites are not as accurate as Ookla. Even MS Network speed test doesn't see my full 900Mpbs.&nbsp;

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