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Orbi AX6000 slow download, fast upload with google fiber
Here is my setup.
- I set up Orbi AX 6000 in AP mode
- PC plugged directly into satellite
- WiFi disabled on goggle router
- Orbi router/satellite on latest firmware (v3.2.10.11)
- speedtest.net & speedtest++ (the ++ should be about as accurate as it gets, also i tried several other online services and they were all about the same -- very fast upload, not so much on the download)
I am getting about 1/3 of the download speed compared to upload on average.
On average of 30 tests, i get:
Download: 326 Mbit/s
Upload: 884 Mbit/s
[ In contrast, here are the averages of what I get directly plugged into google router after 30 tests ]
Download: 10009 Mbit/s
Upload: 951 Mbit/s
I really like Orbi so far but I am expecting much faster speeds on download -- please help me.
While the upload speed is quite impressive, the download speed is not. For the performance Google Nest Wifi would give me equivelent download speeds for 1/3 the cost. Even with the default google wifi I was getting an average of 260 Mbit/s down.
The above stats are when using Linux. I have a dual boot system so went into windows -- same results.
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What are you wired speeds with a PC connected to the RBR in AP mode?
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
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?.
Be sure that CTS and RTS values are changed to 2346 under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Thank you for your reply.
Direct connect is fast:
[ In contrast, here are the averages of what I get directly plugged into google router after 30 tests ]
Download: 10009 Mbit/s
Upload: 951 Mbit/s
I live in an apartment so I have neighbors with wifi - but why is my upload so fast compared to download. I am not sure neighbors are the issue since the upload is consistently so fast?
You said:
"Be sure that CTS and RTS values are changed to 2346 under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings"
I do not see these settings (see attached screenshot) can you clarify where/how to change these settings...
The Satellite is ~20 feet from the router.
thank you very much, I look forward to hearing back.
The CTS and RTS values are there. Change the boxes with 64 in the box to 2347.
20 feet is too close between the RBR and RBS. 30 feet is starting distance. Too close and this can cause problems.
How many neighbors do you have ?
You may need to turn down the power out put of the RBR to less than 100% as well. Apartment complexes are known for noise and wifi congestion.
What speeds to you get wirelessly at the RBR? Not the RBS.
