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WiFlying
May 03, 2025Tutor
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...
FURRYe38
May 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Ok, have you tried the following, factory reset the ONT and RBR with the RBR directly connected to the ONT and then walk thru the setup wizard with a ethernet connected PC to set up the RBR, then run a speed test?
If this still fails, I'll recommend you make contact with NG support about this...Maybe some interoperability problem with speed handling on the RBR.
WiFlying
May 03, 2025Tutor
I fired up my Windows PC, which I don't use very often but it does have a WiFi 6E card in it ... it speed tests perfectly on the Orbi's wireless—900+Mbps up and down.
I have a buddy with a non-Orbi mesh router, but he's also on Ziply fiber and uses Macs, and he does not have this issue. Guess I'll have to try talking to Netgear on Monday.
- FURRYe38May 03, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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