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e1rik2
Mar 25, 2023Follower
RBK853 wifi not hitting speeds
Hey guys so I’ve got the RBK853 and the router hits 930mbps along with the 2 satellites (connected via Ethernet) but when I use wifi my speeds are about 400-500mbps. Is this normal cause the or is bo...
plemans
Mar 26, 2023Guru - Experienced User
how far from the router are you?
5ghz is a very fast band but its speeds drop off quicker with distance and obstructions than 2.4ghz does.
But 2.4ghz is a slow network.
You can try changing the 5ghz channel you're on in case there's interference.