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Re: Can't get wireless speeds over 200mbps on RBK40
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Can't get wireless speeds over 200mbps on RBK40
Hi everyone. I have an RBK40 system with 1x satellite. I recently upgraded to a 400/40 plan with my ISP (previous was 200/20). Speeds from router to modem are maxing at plan speeds -- no issues! Speeds are even perfect with hardwired NAS and PC. Again, no issues.
The problem I'm having is via wireless. None of my wireless N devices will exceed more than just a little over 200mbps down (upload speeds are fine). Should I expect to get more than 200mbps down? I've tested on iPhone 7s, iPads, and laptops.
Here's the configuration I have for both the router and the satellite. I'm also running latest firmware (V2.0.0.58):
Orbi Satellite WiFi Status (5GHz)
- Name (SSID): *****
- Channel: 36+40+44+48(P)
- Region: North America
- Mode: Up to 866.7 Mbps
- Wireless AP: On
- Broadcast Name: On
- Security Type: WPA2-PSK[AES]
Orbi Satellite WiFi Status (2.4GHz)
- Name (SSID): *****
- Channel: 9
- Region: North America
- Mode: Up to 400 Mbps
- Wireless AP: On
- Broadcast Name: On
- Security Type: WPA2-PSK[AES]
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Re: Can't get wireless speeds over 200mbps on RBK40
Not sure if you really meant it, but you said wireless N. Most N devices are limited to a link rate of 450 Mbps. The most you will get is 50% to 60% of the link rate as throughput, so 200 Mbps would be about right.
With my iPhone 7+, an 802.11ac device, and an Orbi RBR50 I can get ~470 Mbps throughput if I'm a few feet from the router.
In any case, if you are getting 200 Mbps on your mobile devices via WiFi then I don't think you have any serious issues to worry about.
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Re: Can't get wireless speeds over 200mbps on RBK40
Thanks for the reply! I meant to say 5G...not wireless N. Completely different -- sorry for the confusion!
I can't get more than 200mbps on my iPhone even if I'm right next to the router and/or satellite. I'm not overly concerned, but if I can/should be getting faster speeds I'd like to know how I can/why it's not working.
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