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HCraigF
Aspirant
Oct 02, 2026

2.4 IOT Network extremely slow

Hi, I have a 

RBE971 - Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 7 Router running the latest firmware Version 12.1.11.15. one ethernet connected satellite, FIOS one gig speed.  My regular Wi-Fi network is about 500 Mbps using speed test and having my iPhone within 5 feet of the router. When I switch over to my IOT 2.4 network and run speed test again, and about 5 feet from the router, I'm only getting 24 to 25Mbps.

I also only have about eight devices that are connected to the IoT network.

I have this fear that some of my devices are being dropped or losing a connection due to the weak. signal

Just more information I have about 10 devices, hardwired to the router with switch boxes and get speed tests around a gig.

Is this normal, or do I have something set up incorrectly?

Thanks, in advance

HCraigF

orbi 970 series

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 03, 2026

    What IoT devices do you have connected to the IoT network? 

    How many devices in total are connected to the system?

    Distanced between the RBR and IoT devices?

    Most IoT devices are not high speed ot high band width ussage devices so the IoT network. Not meant for high speed usaged I believe. 

    2.4Ghz IoT Network Speed Test Comparison | NETGEAR Communities

     

    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.

     

    What channel configurations are currently set on the router?