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Speedtest in the Orbi web interface
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 ...
How are you comparing speed tests?
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.
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.
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.
What modem are you connected to?
did you try different server's using speedtest?
Also, are you using armor, traffic monitoring, access controls, parental controls, qos, etc? Try disabling those and rebooting.
Speedtest.net 301/13.2> Are you usiing the web browser based site or the installable speed test app?
I find that the speed test app is more accurate.
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.
I find that other test sites are not as accurate as Ookla. Even MS Network speed test doesn't see my full 900Mpbs.
Some combined answers:
Modem used: Arris SB6190
Speedtest servers in my tests: I usually let it select the server. It selects one typically within 20 miles of me. It also selects a host hosted by my ISP (which should be the fastest with fewer hops).
Not using any Armor, access control, parental control or filtering on the Orbi.
Windows Speedtest app results: 236/16 Mbps
Orbi 479/12 Mbps
Speedtest.net 301/13.2
Fast.com 150/13
Google 227/14.8
Official speed for my service: 400/15
I expect some variation between sites and time of day.. I was curious why Orbi's tests (which uses Ookla's engine) gives higher values than the Ookla app or web site. How/which server does the Orbi choose?
Its not a big deal or a problem. Do you all see better numbers from the Orbi's built-in tests?
