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bignum's avatar
bignum
Aspirant
Jun 12, 2020

Can the RBK852 use its 2.5Gbps port in AP mode?

Hi,

 

I am considering the RBK852, but I will be using it in Access Point mode. I have an NBASE-T switch (Netgear MS510TX) and I'm wondering if I will get 2.5gbps wired throughput from the Orbi in AP mode?

 

Thanks!

5 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Jun 13, 2020

    Probable. Don't know for sure. I don't have anything that support 2.5Gb connection rates. 

  • aronake's avatar
    aronake
    Aspirant
    Jul 27, 2020

    I am interested in knowing this too.

     

    If not, would be rather stupid.... but there are many stupid things going on....

     

    Anyone have any knowledge?

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru
      Jul 27, 2020

      I preusme the 1 WAN port on the RBR will connect at 2.5Gb to another 2.5Gb port. The other LAN ports on the back of the RBR are only rated at 1Gbs.

    • bignum's avatar
      bignum
      Aspirant
      Jul 27, 2020
      The answer for now is that, yes, this appears to work. When connected to my Netgear MS510TX it negotiates a 2.5 gbps connection. I haven’t benchmarked the throughput yet however.
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        Jul 27, 2020

        Good to hear. I presumed it would. I know i see the higher connection rate between my RBR and CAX80 which supports 2.5Gb on 1 port. 

        I wish the LAN ports supported 2.5Gb. :smileywink: