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bob_sixer
Apr 24, 2023Aspirant
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...
bob_sixer
Apr 24, 2023Aspirant
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
plemans
Apr 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Try powering off the satellites and test the speed directly from the router.
- bob_sixerApr 24, 2023Aspirant
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...
- plemansApr 24, 2023Guru - Experienced User
technicolor is a modem/router combo device.
has it been placed in modem only mode or the netgears IP address put into its dmz.
- bob_sixerApr 24, 2023AspirantNo. The modem / router still has its WiFi on - I am unable to access the admin area to turn this off. I therefore would not be able to add the Netgear IP address either. Is this a problem?