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meach13's avatar
meach13
Initiate
Aug 06, 2018
Status:
New Idea

RBK 50 Satellite Link Speeds

Hi please added software update so you can see the link speed between the base and satellite.  This would help fine tune the placement of the satelitte in a home.

6 Comments

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    meach13 wrote:

    Hi please added software update so you can see the link speed between the base and satellite.  This would help fine tune the placement of the satelitte in a home.


     

    What does that mean?

     

    Have you tried the Orbi apps?

  • Yes,  It would be nice to be able to see the connection speed between the Base Orbi and the Satellite Orbi.  If you could see the speed then you could move the Satellite around to get the best link speed.  Right now all the software shows is 5g Connection between the 2

  • This could (should) apply to all connections, including wired connections, as well.

     

     

    Perhaps, like the existing "Show Statitics" that's available for the Internet Connection but per each connection, including Satellites?

  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    I agree.  The link being "Good" doesn't tell me much.  The web interface is much more convenient than an app.

  • Fully agree! Let me see the actual link speed. I have a satellite reporting “poor,” but speed tests on devices through that satellite are perfectly fine for my use.

     

    Understanding actual link speed will allow users to make more informed placement decisions.

  • Good idea!  This would be a useful feature for optimizing the satellite location.

     

    thanks!