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Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

Retro__Arcade
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Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

I am currently using the Orbi AC2200 Tri-band WiFi Router (RBR40) with a xFi Gateway 3rd Generation Modem/Router (I have the Gateway in bridgemode so that the router function is turned off).

My current internet plan gives me 800 Mb/s download and 15 Mb/s upload.

My PC that is connected via cable to the Orbi is currently giving me the 800 Mb/s Download and 15 Mb/s Upload.

My devices are connected to my WiFi via the Orbi.  These speeds do not exceed 40 Mb/s download and 15 Mb/s upload.

I have one Orbi Router connected to two Orbi Satellites.  My house is an average sized two story split entry home.  

 

Are there any settings that can be adjusted so that I can get more appropriate WiFi speeds?

 

Thanks!

 

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plemans
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Re: Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

one thing to check is if you're testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz. 

2.4ghz is a much slower network and sensitive to interference. 

5ghz is significantly faster

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Retro__Arcade
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Re: Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

I checked that right off the bat.  I am getting 40 Mb/s over 5 ghz.  

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plemans
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Re: Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

What firmware is on the router and the satellites?

If you hardwire into the satellites and test their speed, what do you get?

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Retro__Arcade
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Re: Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

Firmware Version: v2.7.3.22

 

I can't currently test the satellite wired speeds because I only have one wired device and at the moment I need it plugged in to the main Orbi router. Sorry.

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plemans
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Re: Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

then power off the satellites and test what speed you get when only the router is connected. 

You can also try factory resetting the router/satellites. 

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Retro__Arcade
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Re: Only getting 40 Mb/s WiFi with Orbi RBR40

Ok, I will try testing my Orbi with the satellites powered off this evening.  I did a full factory reset last night and it didn't help.

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