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Retired_Member
Oct 16, 2021RBK752 ethernet ports are slow
I have my RBK752 connected directly to my ONT via ethernet. 1GB FIOS service. I have a netgear switch connected to one of the Orbi's ethernet ports. On the Orbi App, I am hitting close to those n...
Mikey94025
Oct 16, 2021Hero
It's unlikely, but we should also rule out your laptop's ethernet port + configuration. If you connect your laptop directly to your ONT do you get high speeds? If you still get 50 Mbs then we would look at your laptop vs. the Orbi.
Retired_Member
Oct 18, 2021I connected my TV directly to the orbi's LAN ports, and still getting 50Mbps. Wireless is faster.
- Retired_MemberOct 18, 2021
I took out the network switch. So now everything is on Wifi. The only thing I have hardwired to the lan port is my laptop and I am still getting 50Mbs d/l.
I have already changed all the patch cables to Cat 6.
- FURRYe38Oct 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What is the connection rate seen with the TV directly connected to the back of the RBR using a ethernet cable?
I would open a support ticket with NG and ask them about this. Seems like the RBR maybe faulty.