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Orbi Main vs Guest Network Speed difference
Hi wondering if anyone has noticed the same issue I am having and knows of a solution.
I have guest network enabled and for some reason the guest network has faster download and upload speeds and ...
I have the same problems recently. My main network crawls over wireless (<1Mbps) but if I switch to the guest network it is >35Mbps.
Just to add a little more. I have updated the router to the latest firmware as of this posting (2.3.1.60) and the problem still exists after the update. The performance difference is seen from the same machine at the same location in my house, I'm just switching from my main orbi wireless to the guest network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed yet since the update?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
What are the wired LAN cable speeds with a PC?
What wireless devices are you using to speed test?
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
Mojo_Jojo wrote:
Just to add a little more. I have updated the router to the latest firmware as of this posting (2.3.1.60) and the problem still exists after the update. The performance difference is seen from the same machine at the same location in my house, I'm just switching from my main orbi wireless to the guest network.
