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Rustyrankin2213
Guide
Dec 23, 2021
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Very slow Wi-Fi after update today

Hi guys got a rbr750 with 4 sats. Was getting 600-700mb over Wi-Fi very happy, today I’ve updated the firmware now I’m getting 30-40 if I’m lucky Any ideas
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    Rustyrankin2213
    Dec 29, 2021
    It’s seems to have sorted its self out I switched everything of and back on
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 23, 2021

are you testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz?

Maybe the new update has your device on the 2.4ghz now.

2.4ghz is much slower and sensitive to interference

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Rustyrankin2213
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Dec 24, 2021

hi plemans

 

how would i check?

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 24, 2021

    Look on the device you're testing on. Some will tell you. 

    Or you can look in the orbi attached devices page. I think that tells you as well.