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Orbi AX with Gig Internet - Wi-Fi speeds cut in half
Was excited about putting in Orbi Ax so upgraded to Spectrum Gig internet, Wi-Fi speeds are less than half what is coming in via modem. Orbi app reports gig speed download (940) and the correct uploa...
Iphone 11 only supports 80hz wide channels. So its best case connection is 1200mbps. Reason why is a 2x2 antenna arrangement is going to hit max link speed of 2400mbps if its running in 160hz. a 2x2 in 80hz max links speed is going to be 1200mbps. That's link speed, throughput is average of 55% of link speed. Some devices do a bit better than this. so hitting 650mbps is within what you'd expect. Again, some devices can hit faster speed either through using 160hz, lower overhead, or 3x3 antenna arrangements.
If your seeing near 900Mpbs on the Download then the Orbi is working correctly. You'll not see much more than this.
Check with the phones Mfr to see what actual speeds are supported by the phone. Some phones may max out at around 400-500Mpbs depending upon design and support.
Make sure your mobile device is connected to a 5Ghz frequency. Install WiFi SweetSpots and test the phone with the RBR. Turn OFF the RBS temporarily.
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
"The router is a NETGEAR GS316" < This is a switch, not a router.
how do you set the co existance to 40 only? In my software, you can either check the box to enable it, or uncheck it; there is no choice of 20 or 40..
thanks
Unchecking the 20/40 box sets 40Mhz only. Then apply the change.
does that help the 5ghz speeds as well, or just the 2.4?
thanks