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TAC57
Jul 20, 2021Aspirant
Orbi RBR750 Speed test vs Asus Mesh?
Might anyone give me any insight on the following? I was planning on updating my home network with the Orbi RBR750 WiFi 6 system. My existing system is two Asus routers setup in an AiMesh. I got t...
- Jul 21, 2021
FURRYe38Thanks for all your input in this issue. I ended up having to move my satellite around until I got the blue light on the front of the satellite for 90-180 seconds on reset to get a decent connection on the backhaul. I'm looking at 190 Mbps Wifi connection now which I'm pretty happy with. :-)
With issues like these I'm thinking the first step should be to move the router and satellite within about 30 feet line of sight and check the speed of the satellite. If that is maxed (same speed if connected directly to the router via CAT5 cable) then start to move the satellite towards the desired location. After moving every ten feet, or behind a new wall, then unplug the satellite to reboot and retest the WiFi speed.
I know there are alot of variable with these RF signals but I would have though the distance between, and what's between, would be a little more forgiving. I would have like to keep the router in the basement under the great room but I had to move it upstair into the far corner of the great room to get a good signal.
Thanks again for all your time and input.
TAC57
Jul 20, 2021Aspirant
Since I can't see the screenshots this is the data.
Asus: ping 4 msec, DL 83Mbps, UL 75Mbps
Orbi:
With Asus routers on: ping 6, DL 18Mbps, UL 23Mbps
With Asus routers off: ping 6, DL 32Mbps, UP 43Mbps.
FURRYe38
Jul 20, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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?
Are you speed testing with a wired PC connected at the RBR?
What devices are you speed testing with?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 📡
Is Armor enabled or disabled?
- TAC57Jul 20, 2021Aspirant
FURRYe38 I've responded twice to this post and my response is not showing up!
- FURRYe38Jul 20, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Try to use the Quote button and respond there?
- TAC57Jul 20, 2021Aspirant
For the next test I'll turn of the satellites on both systems and connect directly to the router from less than ten feet and see what I get. Since the Orbi is seeing 200Mbps from the modem I'd hope to see an improvment.