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btx_tx
Aspirant
Oct 04, 2021

ORBI AX6000 Fast download, Slow upload

Model: RBR850 and 2x RBS850

Firmware: V4.6.3.16_2.0.51 

Speed Test from Orbi Admin Panel: 932.7Mbps Download; 939.48Mbps Upload

Speed Test from Macbook Air M1 (wireless): 738Mbps Download; 163Mbps Upload

 

For some reason my upload speeds over WiFi are not at all close to my download speed. Any one else having a slow upload speed?

 

Any thoughts or suggestions are welcomed!

 

9 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Oct 04, 2021

    What connect rate speed is the mac book air connecting at with the RBR. I'd turn OFF the RBS temporarily to ensure the mac book connects to the RBR. Use the Opt key + Right Click on the wifi icon on the top tool bar on OSX to see additional information and the connection rate.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru
        Oct 05, 2021

        You should see near 1300Mbps or over. What the highest connection rate supported by Apple for this Mac Book? My 2018 supports 1300Mpbs. I usually see around 700Mpbs speed results. 

  • btx_tx's avatar
    btx_tx
    Aspirant
    Oct 05, 2021

    macOS 11.6

    CTS change did not make much of a difference.

    The M1 Mac has AX capability.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru
      Oct 05, 2021

      Would be a good test to see if there is any differences between AX mode enabled or disabled...

      with AX mode, your connection rates should be at least 1300Mpbs...however check Apples web site or support pages to see what they support for connection rates on that model book for AX and AC modes. AC mode you should see 1300Mpbs at least at the RBR.