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Bloniarz
Aspirant
Mar 11, 2022

NEW RBKE960 WiFI speed improvement help

I have a question in regards to RBKE960. Has anyone been able to get more than 640 to 730 Mbps on wireles?  If yes how?   Here is my current set up. I have CAT8 runing from the modem to Orbi route...
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Bloniarz
Aspirant
Mar 11, 2022
Test done on IPhone 13 max pro using speedtest.net
And Wi-Fiswwedspot

Second device is a Microsoft tablet
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 11, 2022

I have a 12 iphone. Maxes out at just over 700Mpbs...

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    Bloniarz
    Aspirant
    Mar 11, 2022
    Can you share how you have it all set up?
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Mar 11, 2022

      I don't have mine online currently however when I do it's mostly default setting accept I use manual channels:

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-6-AX-and-WiFi-6E-AXE/New-RBKE9-Series-RBRE960-RBSE960-Firmware-Version-6-0-3-85/m-p/2185306/highlight/true#M25981

       

      I don't use Armor or Guest Network. 

      My RBS are mostly ethernet connected. 

       

      I try not to change alot of settings as I like to experience systems most out of box as intended by NG. 

       

      What Wifi devices do you have? 

      Most mobile phones and pads are 2x2 MIMO configuration and top out at around 300-600Mpbs on 5Ghz AC. AX you may see upwards of 700Mpbs. To get anything near 900Mpbs or over, a device needs to be 4x4 MIMO supporting. I see over 900Mpbs with my ASUS GT-AX11000 and NG RAXE500 configured for wireless bridge mode.