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Slower Wifi download speeds compared to upload speeds
Hello all. I searched this formum but not sure if I found an answer yet. I have Orbi Mesh System RBK852 I have ATT Fiber 1G service up/down. I configured my ATT router to IP passthrough and ...
I'm not sure MIMO support on devices, but the devices I'm using to test are all ax compatible.
Saamsung S21 ultra, S23 ultra, iPhone SE 2020.
The strange thing I don't understand is why I'm getting significantly higher uploads vs. downloads on wifi.
I am testing connected to the main router about arms length away...
I can try to disconnect the satellite to see if there is any change. But nothing has changed on the network (i.e. router/satellite locations, etc) except for noticed lower download speeds vs. upload speeds when connected to main router.
General suggested testing distances from the RBR or RBS would be about 6 to 10 feet.
Please give feedback to the questions presented as well.
Just tested about 6 feet from main router.
595 down
866 up.
Update: I just tested using fast.com and download speeds are around 800Mbps and upload around the same. Maybe an issue with Ookla speedtest app.
Try changing test servers with in the Ookla app. Some servers around your area may or may not be capable of testing at spec speeds, or busier than others.