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HELP! Slow WiFi on RBR850
Desperate for some help, this system is driving me mad! I've got the RBK853 - AX6000 Router and 2 Satellites The router is plugged into the service provider modem with a Cat 8 cable. On the Orbi...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What devices are you using to speed test with near the RBR?
What are speed results with a wired ethernet connected PC at the RBR using Ooklas installable speed test app?
Hi FURRYe38
Thanks for responding.
Firmware is V3.2.18.1
The ISP modem is a BT Smart Hub 2 (UK product) - with WiFi turned off
WiFi tested on a MacBook Pro 15" 2019 and iPhone 12 Pro Max
Ethernet tested on a MacBook Pro 13" 2010
WiFi results on Ookla Speetest is 620MB on both devices standing right next to the Orbi router
Wired ethernet speed is 913MB on the old MacBook
What connection rates are you seeing on the MBP 2019? Select Option and right click on the wifi icon on the top tool bar to reveal connection rate info. If your 2019 Mac Book doesn't have AX mode support, then max connetion rate you'l ever seen between the MBP and Orbi is 1300Mpbs on 5Ghz AC.
My 12Max iphone has seen near 700Mpbs however mostly hangs around 500-600Mpbs. My MBP 2018 sees around 700Mpbs at close range. 500-600Mpbs mostly. This is typical for the AC mode support on 5Ghz. You wont' see much near 900Mpbs on wifi like on wired ethernet. Unless you have AX mode supporting devices along with 3x3 or 4x4 MIMO antenna support. My ASUS GT-11000 in client wireless bridge mode gets 900Mpbs+ while connected to the RBR. Close distance.
My mistake, it's a 2018MBP. Tx rate goes from 702 to 877.