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Orbi speed test does not match other tests. How do I increase the speed?
I just installed Orbi AX6000, RBR 850. When I use the app, I get a speed to over 900 Mbs. But on speedtest, I get only 100 Mbs. How do I improve the speed? I have 1 router and 2 satellites coveri...
What brand and model # phone are you using?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡
Harry2022 wrote:
The speed test done using the Orbi app and the using Speedtest was done on my phone and it was using wifi.
I did not connect to either the router or the satellite using ethernet cable as I have all wifi devices at home and connecting with ethernet makes no sense for testing purposes.
My ISP is for 1GB. So even if signal keeps dropping with each satellite, I should get better speed in the test.
My house is 7,000 sq. ft. I have 1 router and 2 satellites of RBR850. Should I get 1 more satellite?
The speed test done using the Orbi app and the using Speedtest was done on my phone and it was using wifi.
I did not connect to either the router or the satellite using ethernet cable as I have all wifi devices at home and connecting with ethernet makes no sense for testing purposes.
My ISP is for 1GB. So even if signal keeps dropping with each satellite, I should get better speed in the test.
My house is 7,000 sq. ft. I have 1 router and 2 satellites of RBR850. Should I get 1 more satellite?
What brand and model # phone are you using?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡
Harry2022 wrote:
The speed test done using the Orbi app and the using Speedtest was done on my phone and it was using wifi.
I did not connect to either the router or the satellite using ethernet cable as I have all wifi devices at home and connecting with ethernet makes no sense for testing purposes.
My ISP is for 1GB. So even if signal keeps dropping with each satellite, I should get better speed in the test.
My house is 7,000 sq. ft. I have 1 router and 2 satellites of RBR850. Should I get 1 more satellite?