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Which setup maxes WiFI speed on orbi rbr50
I recently purchased an Orbi rbr50 to improve the WiFi range on the second floor as my cable ISP combo (Hitron coda) could not reach prior to this. So I’ve installed the RBR router on my main floor wi...
One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
FURRYe38 wrote:One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026
I'd like to add that if you get a powerline (network cable) run upstairs, from the downstairs Orbi router, you would benefit by plugging it into the upstairs Orbi satellite, as wired backhaul is always better, in most cases than wireless backhaul. You could then benefit further by plugging your playstation into the upstairs Orbi for a faster throughput.
caingnemf wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:One User Experience/Configuration:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Most-Stable-Orbi-Configuration/m-p/1941087/highlight/true#M97026I'd like to add that if you get a powerline (network cable) run upstairs, from the downstairs Orbi router, you would benefit by plugging it into the upstairs Orbi satellite, as wired backhaul is always better, in most cases than wireless backhaul. You could then benefit further by plugging your playstation into the upstairs Orbi for a faster throughput.
And one nice thing about wired backhaul, especially if in a large home, is you get better, more even coverage throughout the home, and don't have to worry about wireless backhaul interference, slowing down the connection. When I run a speed test from my phone in the same area as my Orbi router or satellites, I get more than 2/3rds of my ISP purchased speed. And when using the ports on the back for wired devices, they are truly wired devices.
