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Orbi RBR750 Speed test vs Asus Mesh?
Might anyone give me any insight on the following? I was planning on updating my home network with the Orbi RBR750 WiFi 6 system. My existing system is two Asus routers setup in an AiMesh. I got t...
FURRYe38Thanks for all your input in this issue. I ended up having to move my satellite around until I got the blue light on the front of the satellite for 90-180 seconds on reset to get a decent connection on the backhaul. I'm looking at 190 Mbps Wifi connection now which I'm pretty happy with. :-)
With issues like these I'm thinking the first step should be to move the router and satellite within about 30 feet line of sight and check the speed of the satellite. If that is maxed (same speed if connected directly to the router via CAT5 cable) then start to move the satellite towards the desired location. After moving every ten feet, or behind a new wall, then unplug the satellite to reboot and retest the WiFi speed.
I know there are alot of variable with these RF signals but I would have though the distance between, and what's between, would be a little more forgiving. I would have like to keep the router in the basement under the great room but I had to move it upstair into the far corner of the great room to get a good signal.
Thanks again for all your time and input.
Yes both are on at the same time. I guess I could unplug the Asus in case it's interfering with the Orbi. It doesn't appear the Orbi is interfering with the Asus. Looks like the pictures showed up in this post.
To ensure your getting good and accurate speed readings, its best to only have one system online at a time.
This is a speed test with the Asus routers turned off.
Orbi with Asus turned offThe Orbi app on my phone shows my WiFi signal strength -35 just between very good and amazing. The inter net speed test is coming in at 200 Mbps up and down which is exacty what I'm paying for with my ISP.
Since I can't see the screenshots this is the data.
Asus: ping 4 msec, DL 83Mbps, UL 75Mbps
Orbi:
With Asus routers on: ping 6, DL 18Mbps, UL 23Mbps
With Asus routers off: ping 6, DL 32Mbps, UP 43Mbps.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?Are you speed testing with a wired PC connected at the RBR?
What devices are you speed testing with?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡Is Armor enabled or disabled?