I have notice the orbi wifi speed test shows me a Total different speed result from what its pushing out. I have a 1gb wifi orbi shows im getting 950mb on the app. On the wifi speed test im getting like 500mb what the hell is going on how could we loose so many Mb.

Probably would help to research "What speed should I expect from my WiFi?" The relevant information is (a) the specific Orbi model capabilities, and (b) the specific WiFi device capabilities. The original WiFi5 Orbi units are capable of less WiFi speed than the newer WiFi6 products (the AX models). All Orbi routers have 2x2 MIMO (two antennas). Theoretical rates for 4x4 systems are not relevant. In simple terms: A computer connected to one of the router gigabit LAN ports can achieve roughly the same speed that the Orbi router is reporting, just slightly under 1 gigabit. (There is some overhead even in full duplex Ethernet connections.) A WiFi device will get substantially less and this depends entirely on the capability of the WiFi device. A WiFi5 device (802.11ac) will be doing really well to measure 400-500mbps. A WiFi6 device (802.11ax) might reach 600-700mbps when very close to the WiFi access point.

I don't think this is 100% accurate at all. I have the orbi 970 I had 250mb service at start my wifi use to show me the entire 250 plus more, I upgraded to gb service and im seeing 400 to 500mb on wifi. I have seen other person getting almost the full 1gb speed on wifi, im right next to the router and still gets like 400-500 that's crazy.

What Firmware version is currently loaded?What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. Which internal speed test are you running, the RBRs web page? Orbi app? What wireless device are you using? What do you see when using a wired PC and Ooklas installable speed test app while connected to the back of the RBR?

I don't think none of this matter based on the fact I just told you we had 250mb before getting speeds of 270-300upgraded to 1gb and now getting speeds on the orbi speed test of 950mb but on the regular ookla online its 500-600im using 6a cable I have 3 units house is not too big, system states all satellites are good.

It would be very helpful to know the specific model of Orbi and the specific WiFi device that is running the speed test.

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CrimpOn
Guru
May 28, 2024
Probably would help to research "What speed should I expect from my WiFi?"

The relevant information is (a) the specific Orbi model capabilities, and (b) the specific WiFi device capabilities.

The original WiFi5 Orbi units are capable of less WiFi speed than the newer WiFi6 products (the AX models).

All Orbi routers have 2x2 MIMO (two antennas). Theoretical rates for 4x4 systems are not relevant.

In simple terms:

A computer connected to one of the router gigabit LAN ports can achieve roughly the same speed that the Orbi router is reporting, just slightly under 1 gigabit. (There is some overhead even in full duplex Ethernet connections.)

A WiFi device will get substantially less and this depends entirely on the capability of the WiFi device.

A WiFi5 device (802.11ac) will be doing really well to measure 400-500mbps.

A WiFi6 device (802.11ax) might reach 600-700mbps when very close to the WiFi access point.
- TOPS119
  Apprentice
  May 28, 2024
  I don't think this is 100% accurate at all. I have the orbi 970 I had 250mb service at start my wifi use to show me the entire 250 plus more, I upgraded to gb service and im seeing 400 to 500mb on wifi. I have seen other person getting almost the full 1gb speed on wifi, im right next to the router and still gets like 400-500 that's crazy.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    May 28, 2024
    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
    Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
    
    Which internal speed test are you running, the RBRs web page? Orbi app?
    
    What wireless device are you using?
    
    What do you see when using a wired PC and Ooklas installable speed test app while connected to the back of the RBR?

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