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rbpeirce's avatar
rbpeirce
Aspirant
Oct 12, 2026

Are Orbi IOS speedtest labels reversed?

I run a weekly speedtest using four apps.  In three the download is ALWAYS higher than the upload speed.  The Orbi app on my iPhone always shows an upload speed higher than download but the numbers a...
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plemans's avatar
plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 12, 2026

I've tested a ton of orbi's and never seen them actually reversed. I pay for 2 gig download and 300mbps upload. They've always been right. They might not hit their peak.

I'd just bet that whatever test server you're using, its always maxing out the directional connection. its the problem with the app because you can't change the server you test from

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    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 12, 2026
    plemans wrote:

    its the problem with the app because you can't change the server you test from

    rbpeirce​:  Your home network and the specific clients might also factor in.  Your iPhone's transmit level is much lower than the Orbi router and satellites.

     

    Are any of your client tests using ethernet?