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sendittokeith
Aspirant
May 03, 2020

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 & speedt...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 03, 2020

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?

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Be sure that CTS and RTS values are changed to 2346 under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings

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    sendittokeith
    Aspirant
    May 03, 2020

    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.

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 03, 2020

      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. 

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        sendittokeith
        Aspirant
        May 03, 2020

        Thank you, I totally missed the CTS/RTS - very horrible UI on this things, especially for a 700 router.

         

        I updated the value sfor CTS/RTS to 2347 - the result did not change.

         

        I can only speedtest at the RBR with my iphone XS so I dont think I can do a fair comparison - but the upload/download on iphone XS at the RBR is: 

        361 up / 544 down

         

        I am not sure what to do about the 30 foot thing.  My apartment is just not that big.  If i connect directly to RBR with my PC's wifi, it drops to about 160/400

         

        I tried changing the power to 75%, that did not help either.

         

        My biggest confusion is why the upload speed is so much faster consistently.

         

        I REALLY appreciate you time to try and help me resolve this. Do you by chance have any other thoughts/ideas?