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RBR850 + RBS850 Orbi App Speed much higher than device Ookla Speedtest
Orbi Application Speed Test = 1,056 down. On same exact iphone device connected to same Orbi main RBR850 router using Chrome and the Ookla Speedtest is getting 218 down. Notebook book computer is get...
Thank you for the quick reply. That makes sense how the speeds are different, is my expectation that my devices should be able to have 1,000 down reasonable - especially with the main router wifi having the bandwidth available at 1,000+?
I had to come into the office for a few meetings. I will provide answers to the modem, firmware, satellite questions when I get home this afternoon. Yes, the Team calls lag both on the computer and iPhone, when video off it tends to help and then the audio cutting out is less often. We also get some random buffering during Netflix and YouTubeTV, not near as much as the Teams interruptions but it does happen once or twice during say a 2hr movie. Thanks again for your help.
Its doubtfull to hit 1000+ over wifi and I'll explain why.
The RBK850 series has a 2400mbps front haul and a 2400mbps backhaul. But thats over a 4x4 antenna connection.
Most of your wireless devices are all 2x2. So their maximum connection rate is 1200mbps.
But problem with that is that its link speed. In practice, throughput (actual speed) tends to be roughly 55-65% of link speed. Some higher quality devices might hit a little above that but not a whole lot. So in practice, you expect around that 600-800mbps if you have an 2x2 AX devices and you're close to the router.
I'd recommend reading Dong Ngo's review as he does a great job of reviewing it.
https://dongknows.com/netgear-rbk852-orbi-ax6000-wifi-6-system-review/
How big is your home and what materials is it made from (internally)?
Some materials block wifi better than others.
House is about 4,800sq ft - but I can run the test from iphone or notebook on WiFi within 20' of the main router or satellite and it has the same results.
House construction is the typical 2x6/2x4 walls, 2x12 joists, flooring is ceramic, hardwood, carpet, etc.