Speed testing Orbi90

[NielT]

When I run the speed test from the Orbi app it shows about the same high speed as my cable provider advertises. But if I run a speed test from the laptop when it's just connected to the Orbi network by wifi the results are very slow. Why?

[tucsontico]

If you are doing the ORBI built-in test via a hard wired computer (ethernet), your speeds will be faster than WiFI–that's just the physics of wireless versus wired connections. The difference in speeds will also be dependent on multiple factors, e.g., distance from router, interference from competing devices, walls or metal objects near the laptop, etc.. The second part of this equation is the actual software that does the speed test. Not all are created equal! Some apps will inflate or deflate speeds based on their propietary algorithms and whose network they use to do the testing. My advice (Spolier: I'm not an expert!) is to ignore most speed tests. Unless there are obvious huge differences, e.g, 200 mBps wired drops to 10 mBps WiFi, don't worry. If your WiFi devices hold onto the ORBI signal and respond reasonably to inputs you're probably fine.

[FURRYe38]

What Firmware is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Is the Orbi system operating in Router or AP mode?

What is the Mfr and model# of this laptop? 

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?
What WPA security modes are you using?

Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO 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).

Try a different wireless device to compare...

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@NielT wrote:

When I run the speed test from the Orbi app it shows about the same high speed as my cable provider advertises. But if I run a speed test from the laptop when it's just connected to the Orbi network by wifi the results are very slow. Why?

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