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PinkerPayNikon
Apr 07, 2019Aspirant
Nighthawk app Speedtest Connection Error
My Nighthawk app on iphone was fine until I did a factory reset (with the lastest firmware) but when I try the Speedtest option, it cuts off before it tests my upload speed with "Connection Error/Reb...
Dave_in_NJ
May 09, 2019Aspirant
I'm getting the exact same behavior. The download portion of the test completes, and then the app throws an error: "Connection Failed -- If the problem persists, try rebooting your router." My last completed test was 11/13/2018, but I'm not sure exactly when the error started. I've been keeping everything as up-to-date as I can. My setup:
- R7000 router, firmware V1.0.9.64_10.2.64
- Nighthawk app version 2.3.5.20 (it failed on earlier versions too)
- iPhone 6S, iOS 12.2
Regarding the comment above, "Run the Speedtest from the router Web UI again...", I don't see a way to run the test from the R7000's web interface. Am I missing something?
schumaku
May 09, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Dave_in_NJ wrote:
Regarding the comment above, "Run the Speedtest from the router Web UI again...", I don't see a way to run the test from the R7000's web interface. Am I missing something?
It's in the QoS settings ... you might have to temporarily enable Dynamic QoS ...
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6. Specify the maximum uplink bandwidth for your Internet connection:
• Let Speedtest detect my Internet bandwidth. We recommend that you use
Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth.
To use Speedtest, do the following:
a. For more accurate Speedtest results, make sure that no other devices are
accessing the Internet.
b. Select the Let Speedtest detect my Internet bandwidth radio button.
c. Click the Speedtest button.
Speedtest determines your Internet bandwidth.
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Don't forget to disable Dynamic QoS again if you have a high-speed Internet service.
FMI: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7000/R7000_UM.pdf, p.46, Optimize Internet Traffic With Dynamic QoS - Enable Dynamic QoS