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Orbi RBR350 + 2 satellites internet speed question
Hi! I use a RBR350 Orbi connected to 2 RBS350 satellites in my house with 2 floors. There is a big concrete wall in the middle of the house. So basically, the router and the RBR350 are downstairs, ...
Hello everyone.
I just installed a powerline adapter and tested it on my computer's room. I got 165 mbps, which is the lowest I had when the RBS was connected in wi-fi. But I guess it'll be more stable.
I'll check what speed I have in my partner's room tomorrow.
One thing though: I only use Cat5 cables, does it make a difference?
Thanks!
I recommend CAT6 UTP for best operation and performance. CAT5 was rated for 100Mpbs. CAT5E and CAT6 are rated for 1Gb.
Sorry, I'm using Cat5E, not Cat5. Should I still upgrade the cables?
Sorry, I'm using Cat5E, not Cat5. Should I still upgrade the cables?
Cat5e should be fine - these are short patch cables, and gigabit ethernet is designed to run over 5e.
I just installed a powerline adapter and tested it on my computer's room. I got 165 mbps
That is a suspicioius result.
Did you test the adapter going directly to your Mac? If not, I suggest you do that.
If the RBS decides the wireless backhaul is giving better performance than the wired (powerline), then I think it will continue to use wireless. Which would explain your result.
Well, I have the same results when the cable is going directly from the powerline adapter to my Mac.
