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wifi speed
my internet provider says my modem is giving out up to 200Mbps. Does this product allow that connection speed or does it only provide up to 100Mbps?
Also, I've called your customer service line and it keeps hanging up.
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the rbr20 is gigabit capable.
So you should be able to hit gig speeds over a wired connection.
Wireless is a different matter.
Thank you for the reply, but does that mean that as a wifi router this product only can handle up to 100Mbps?
Not what I meant.
But it gets more complicated with wireless devices.
1. 2.4ghz network is slower than 5ghz so hitting >100mbps over 2.4ghz for most routers is struggle. and its worse in congested areas
2. the devices can be a limiting factor as well. a 1x1 wireless devices is going to be slower than a 2x2
3. size of home. the orbi's need a minimum distance between them as well as they can be to far apart as well.
4. contruction of home. certain materials block wifi better than others. so the construction of your home makes a difference.
I'd recommen reading some tested reviews of the systems to see optimal tested speeds. Here's on that compares several different systems. It does include a rbk40 and rbk30 both of which should perform similar to the rbk20.
