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Colin_523
Aspirant
Aug 03, 2021

HELP! Slow WiFi on RBR850

Desperate for some help, this system is driving me mad! I've got the RBK853 - AX6000 Router and 2 Satellites   The router is plugged into the service provider modem with a Cat 8 cable. On the Orbi...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 06, 2021

And what speed results do you see at this location? Should be around 700Mbps...

Colin_523 wrote:

Getting a solid 1300MB right next to it.

 

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Colin_523
Aspirant
Aug 06, 2021

Was getting 600MB. Downgraded the FW, then upgraded it again and it went up to 720MB. Added a satellite. Downgraded and upgraded the FW again and now it's back to 600MB!

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 06, 2021

    What version did you downgrade too when you got 700Mbps? 

     

    I would not have downgraded then upgraded FW after being on what was working with 700Mpbs...

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    Colin_523
    Aspirant
    Aug 07, 2021

    It was V3.2.17.12. Rookie mistake. Instructions say to upgrade the router after the satellites, I added a new satellite that then needed updating and that's why I did it.