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RBE771 slow download fast upload
I've just upgraded from a 2019 Orbi to the WiFi 7 Orbi 773. I'm on Ziply fiber, with 1GB each direction. The net connection comes into a pfSense router, which is connected to a switch. The Orbi is co...
Are you speed testing over ethernet or wireless with a device? Wired is preferred for most accurate speed results.
Please connect the RBR to the Fiber ONT unit in router mode with out the PFSense device connected and run some speed test to compare results.
What is the brand and model# of the Fiber ONT unit?
Armor will not have anything to do with this as when you have the Orbi RBR in AP mode, this mode disabled Armor features.
"Are you speed testing over ethernet or wireless with a device? Wired is preferred for most accurate speed results. "
Wired is irrelevant, because nothing is wired to the Orbi—it's acting strictly as a wifi connection point. My wired connections are all via the switch. I'm just trying to figure out why the wireless download speeds are so slow."Please connect the RBR to the Fiber ONT unit in router mode with out the PFSense device connected and run some speed test to compare results."
I was hoping to avoid that, given the huge hassle involved in switching between modes, but I may have to do so. I will report back once I've done that."What is the brand and model# of the Fiber ONT unit? "
It's a Calix 722GE ONT, though I'm not sure why it matters—I get the proper speeds on my Ethernet-connected devices.
"Armor will not have anything to do with this as when you have the Orbi RBR in AP mode, this mode disabled Armor features. "Thanks, that explains why I don't see it in the options :).
I just ran another set of tests at a satellite that's relatively far from the base station. Using wifi, download speeds were about 140mbps; upload was again in the high 800s. Then I connect to the Ethernet port. Download speeds increased, but still only to 235mbps; download was essentially unchanged.
I'll get the pfSense box out of the loop next.
Depending on distances and building materials in between the RBR and RBS, will impact speed results seen at the remote RBS. Best to first test at the RBR with ethernet to make sure your getting good speeds there with direct connection to ONT. You might first speed test directly with the ONT with a PC to check, then connect the RBR in router mode, test.
Make sure no features like Armor or SPC or Traffic meter are enabled as these can impact results as well.Let us know how it goes.