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mjschultz
Apr 01, 2026Aspirant
RBRE960 limits MacBook Pro download speeds to 80mbps max
I have an RBRE960 with two satellites all running the latest V7.2.8.5 firmware connected to my provider's router via a Cat 6 ethernet cable. I have a 1 Gbps connection; the 960 consistently shows...
- Apr 02, 2026
Thank you for all of your help.
Out of sheer frustration, I just reset everything. Was much less painful than I thought it'd be in my head.
That seems to have fixed all the issues I've been experiencing, across the board.
Lesson learned.
CrimpOn
Apr 01, 2026Guru - Experienced User
How are the Orbi satellites connected to the router? and how far are they from the router?
- mjschultzApr 02, 2026Aspirant
Both are connected via wireless backhaul. One is about 20 feet away through a floor, the other about 40 feet away.
It's not the backhaul.
I've tested my kid's M3 MBP on the same satellite as the work computer; it gets 700 Mbps.
It's something about how the Orbi is seeing these two specific MBPs.I just checked: I'm seeing the same issue on my AppleTV, too. It's a mystery.
I'm thinking more and more I just need to bite the bullet and factor reset the Orbi system.
- mjschultzApr 02, 2026Aspirant
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