SXR80 router receives at 2.5 Gbps, transmits under 1.0 Gbps - wireless and ethernet ports.

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So I just upgraded to 2.0 Gbps fiber internet service (from 1.0 Gbps).

I connect from the provided Nokia ONT to my Orbi router. But when connecting a client -- wired via Orbi's ethernet ports, or wireless -- I can achieve no more than 950 Mbps. This is the same as before.

To troubleshoot: I plugged the ONT directly into my MacBook Pro and consistently got 2.2 to 2.3 Gbps. Furthermore, the Orbi itself registers 2.1 to 2.2 Gbps incoming and outgoing directly to the ONT, when testing using the Netgear Insight app.

I then tested the output of the Orbi, using Cat 6E and by placing the laptop within 2 feet of the Orbi router. The speed dropped dramatically. The MacBook is fully capable of higher speed both WiFi and wired.

Are there settings that are throttling down the output speeds of the Orbi router? Thank you.

OHRob · Answer

here is what I have: &nbsp;https://a.co/d/12KQrcI&nbsp;the marketing is great: touting 6 Gbps wireless speed, but also only 1 G wired ports.&nbsp; So part of my question is answered.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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SXR80 router receives at 2.5 Gbps, transmits under 1.0 Gbps - wireless and ethernet ports.

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