Model: Orbi™ 960 Series Quad-Band WiFi 6E (One router + One Satelite)

Internet speed tested up to 900 Mbps when connected to the router downstairs (1000/50 ISP plan), but only got less 100mbps when connected to the satellite upstairs. Even I got 1.2Gbps connection speed as shown in the Wifi settings on my Fold4, but I still got less than 100 Mbps when tested the internet speed. Also tested on my PS5 (connected using 5Ghz) and NS (connected using 2.4 GHz) which are right next to the satellite, but they both got about 90 Mbps connection speed when connected to the satellite.

Have set up the router (garage - ground level) and satellite at living room upper level (~15.6m/51ft apart from each other) with the following config changed from default:

Transmit Power Control of 2.4Ghz: 50% (to allow more devices connected to the Satelite on 5Ghz)

Setup: ISP Modem -> Orbi Router (10Gbps port) -> Gygabyte Swtich (2.5 Gbps port) -> 4 ports via Cat6 cables to other rooms (including the one I use for the wired backhaul on the satellite).

Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence: OFF

Router: Wired backhaul connected.

6Ghz ONLY network: OFF

2.4GHz channel: 04

5GHz channel: 44

6GHz channel:85

Both router and satellite running on the same and latest firmware:V6.3.7.10

I am located in Australia so don't have much flexibility to modify the Wifi settings. Did play around with the above settings a bit, but no matter what I could not get over 100Mpbs speed over the satelite while I could get full speed while connecting to the router. I was thinking of maybe changing the system to AP mode (do not really need all the router functions) to see if it helps....

Note: The wired backhaul connection is via ethernet able built in the wall (Cat6), so the speed should not be limited by the cabling. Also, I can see around 4 networks from my neiboughers.

Dont really want to end up with 1/10 of the internet speed I am paying for, especially with this pricey setup! so any help is appreciated!

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Much slower internet speed on Satelite?