Fake advertised speeds Orbi RBR850

Hello, We recently purchased the RBK853 AX6000 system to provide coverage for my home which is roughly 6,500sqft. We've updated the current firmware and done a factory reset from the start. Now I...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Nov 03, 2020

What Firmware version is currently loaded?

Is LAG disabled on the CM modem?

What are the wired speeds with the wired PC connected to the back of the RBR using Ooklas installable speed test app?

AC client wifi will max out at around 400-500Mpbs depending upon mfr design and support. Will never see anything near 900Mpbs. Wired connection with a PC should see near 900Mpbs or over...

Heres what I get with my Orbi AX sysetm on a Mac Book Pro 2018 wirelessly connected to the RBR:

Be sure to power OFF The ISP modem for 1 minute then back on when rebooting the RBR.

Is Armor enabled on the RBR?

You can find other speed diagnosis steps in the community faq: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/Community-FAQ-My-Orbi-speeds-are-slow-inconsistent-and-don-t-my/m-p/1982974/highlight/true#M7849

JayLa86
Aspirant
Nov 04, 2020
Thank you for the reply,

The current firmware on all units are V3.2.16.6.
LAG is disabled.

Here are my wired speeds from my AC client laptop.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 04, 2020
  Those are good wired speeds. Wireless will be different on AC class devices.
  - JayLa86
    Aspirant
    Nov 04, 2020
    Thank you for the insight, however I'm still trying to resolve why my wireless speeds are no where near what I should be getting.
    
    Also Armor is disabled.

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Fake advertised speeds Orbi RBR850