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alokeprasad
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Feb 10, 2021

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 ...
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plemans
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Feb 10, 2021
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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. 

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Feb 10, 2021
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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. 

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    I believe so since the WAN port become a LAN port and the separation beteen WAN and LAN is disabled which Guest Network is dependent upon the WAN side being used.

     

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    Mozez
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    Jun 18, 2018
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    whittle wrote:

    I'm thinking about putting a router in front of my RBK50 and running the Orbi system in Access Point mode.  Do you lose access to the Guest Network feature in AP mode?

     

    Thanks much.

     

    whittle

    Hi Whittle,

     

    Yes you can. That is exactly how I have mine setup right now. My FIOS router is handling all the DHCP, DNS, firewall stuff and my ORBI is running in AP mode only. You can enable the GUEST wifi on the ORBI without any issues. You do have to use the web interface (orbilogin.com) to turn on the guest network. You can also use the android app (netgear genie) to turn the guest network on/off. The option to do so on the IOS app is not available when you turn on AP mode, for whatever reason.

     

    Regards,

    Moses

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      whittle
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      Thanks very much Moses.  I think I will give it a go.  Just for reference, what Orbi firmware are you running?  -whittle

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        Hi Whittle,

         

        My ORBI router is currently on 2.1.4.10. 

         

        Regards,

        Moses

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    Thanks, I'll keep this in mind. I guess NG solved the Guest Network with WAN issue while in AP mode. Good to hear.

     

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    LAN ports are active in any mode.

     

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    alokeprasad
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    Feb 10, 2021
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    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?