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Slow WIFI on RBR850
Hi. I have a RBR850. Getting 1gbit/1gbit hard wired. Only getting 360 mbit wifi. What Firmware version is currently loaded? V3.2.18.1 What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Provid...
Wifi speeds depend on connection rate, MIMO antenna support and OFDMA which Orbi AX doesn't support from what I was told.
Most phones and pads are 2x2 MIMO antenna design and max out at anywhere from 300-500Mpbs on wifi.
Connection rate depends on the connection support by the device and the host wifi router. AC rates max out at 1733Mpbs and AX is 2400Mbps on 5Ghz, Depending on support and design of the host router. https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
I've seen my iphone 12 max get around 500-600mpbs. My Mac Book pro 2018 has seen 700Mpbs with Orbi AX. Using a non NG orbi mesh system, I've seen my iphone get around 900Mpbs however that system supports OFDMA.
Sorry. I forgot to mention that Im using my Macbook Pro from 2020 as my primary wifi-device. And Im getting the same speeds. I used to get around 900 on this Macbook when using the Orbi. But not for the last months..
What are you connection rates seen on the MBP at the RBR with RBS turned OFF?
Getting the same speeds when turning of the RBS.
What are you connection rates seen on the MBP at the RBR with RBS turned OFF? This is seen on the wifi connections list when you press the option button on the MBP and left click on the wifi icon on the top tool bar of the screen.
https://kb.netgear.com/19668/Link-Rate-and-Transfer-Speed
You can find other speed diagnosis steps in the community faq: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/Community-FAQ-My-Orbi-speeds-are-slow-inconsistent-and-don-t-my/m-p/1982974/highlight/true#M7849