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MysticBlueNoob
Aspirant
Nov 07, 2019

Need help

Im getting way low connection i ask a couple times but i want to use this for gaming online but cant even game witj 800 ping on games i get like 1 or half 1 mbp upload speed and download like 1 or 2 i...
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MysticBlueNoob
Aspirant
Nov 10, 2019
I i use 5g for gaming and thats really slow i but it next to window since i heard that helps but still. 2.4gz is way slower so i use 5g but even my phone hotspot is ill say like twice as fast. Not sure what to do
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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Nov 10, 2019

Hi MysticBlueNoob

 

Have you tried changing the WiFi channel? 

May we please know the device SKU (MR1100-100xxx)? Kindly check for an available firmware update. 

 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team

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    MysticBlueNoob
    Aspirant
    Nov 14, 2019
    How do i change the wifi channel? Also ik using the mr1100 net gear one
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      Blanca_O
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Nov 20, 2019

      Hi MysticBlueNoob

       

      To change WiFi channel: Access MR1100 UI > go to Settings > Setup > Wireless > Channel. 

       

      Regards,
      Blanca
      Community Team