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Gsboriqua
Aspirant
May 31, 2024

Re: Slow upload speeds on router Speedtest

Sorry for the late reply. Currently using the RBR850 with the latest firmware as a router. The BGW320 is in IP passthrough mode with both wifi nodes disabled on the BGW. I ran a speed test via the orbi admin page and got 920 down/323 up (I have 1GB fiber). I went in and ran the BGW speed test via the 192 admin page. The BGW gave me 979 down/962 up. I then ran the speed test on my iphone 15 pro max on the Orbi and I got 313 down/89.3 up. I turned on the 5 GHZ wifi on the BGW and connected to it. My downloads improved to 630 down but my upload stayed nearly the same at 86.7. 

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    May 31, 2024

    Are you testing with a wired PC and Ooklas installable speed test app on a wired PC thru the RBR? 

     

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 

    ALL WiFi disabled on the ISP Router? 

     

    Try disabling the following and see:
    Armor, IPv6, Smart Parental Controls or Circle, Traffic Meter.

     

    Also try the RBR in AP mode with the ISP gateway in router mode with IP Pass-thru DISABLED and with a wired PC connected to the RBR. 

     

    Does this happen with the RBS turned OFF? 
    Does this happen with both wireless and wired devices? 
    What channel configurations are currently set on the router?  

     

    How many RBS are deployed? 
    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 wired or wirelessly connected.
    https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite ‌‌🛰

     

    Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home:
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/NETGEAR-Mobile-Applications-and-Apple-Devices-FAQ/td-p/2220016/jump-to/first-unread-message