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MR60 Mesh 3 Satellite System Firmware
App Version 2.29.1.3147, Firmware Version: v1.1.7.134, Model#: MR60
On about Sept 6th 2023, I received an update for the MR60 and Satellites for which I did upgrade to newer firmware.
After upgrading to new firmware the router and two satellites only put out anywhere from 40-50Mbps Download and 12-17Mbps Upload. Before the firmware update I was getting my full internet speeds of 83Mbps Download and 20 Mbps Upload?
What has Netgear done to my router and satellites due to the new upgrade in firmware? Was this on purpose as to make me buy a new MESH System?
I'm getting full bandwidth to the router from my fiber to the prem internet carrier company. So this is not a carrier issue.
Has anyone else had this slow speed issue after downloading the new firmware?
Appreciate any input.
Bob
bolidehunter@gmail.com
1 Reply
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between MR📡 and MS🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061709/Where-should-I-place-the-Mesh-WiFi-satellite-of-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-6-and-Tri-band-Mesh-WiFi-6-products 📡Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-router
I would power OFF the ISP modem for 1 minute. Factory reset the router and power it off. Power ON the ISP modem and let it sync. Then power ON the router and walk thru the setup wizard again using a wired PC and a web browser.
Press the back reset button for 15 seconds then release.
https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router
https://kb.netgear.com/24233/How-do-I-erase-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighth
