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bob_sixer
Aspirant
Apr 24, 2023

Orbi AX1800 WiFi 6 Dual-band Mesh Router and MacBook and iMac performance

I'm sorry if this subject has been covered in the past but the number of threads and a lack of search (I couldn't see one anyway) leads me to ask this question.     I have had the above Mesh Networ...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 24, 2023

1. what actual model system do you have? AX1800 is a speed

2. what firmware is on the router and on the satellites?

3. what modem/gateway is the router connected to? 

4. Those are the only devices with issues?

5. Are they connected to the 2.4ghz band or the 5ghz band?

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    bob_sixer
    Aspirant
    Apr 24, 2023

    Hi.

     

    I think it is RBR 350

    V4.4.1.29_3.10.80_
    unsure, provided by internet service provider.

    yes, as far as I’m aware, everything else works well.

    5Ghz

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 24, 2023

      Try powering off the satellites and test the speed directly from the router. 

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        bob_sixer
        Aspirant
        Apr 24, 2023

        I turned off the satellites and the results nearby the primary were just as poor.

        BTW the modem is technicolor TG588v v2.

        I connected to the WiFi on the modem and the results were no better and erratic, which is why I went with mesh.

        Interestingly, I downloaded the Ookla SPEEDTEST Mac OS app on both devices and speeds were showing back up to 55MB but this was not reflected in page load speeds.  The SPEEDTEST web page measure was just as poor.  I don't know what this signifies...