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pntbtrjllytme
Apr 13, 2022Follower
MR80 wireless wifi slow after fiber install
Hello everyone. So I have a nighthawk mr80 with 2 satellites. I was hoping someone could help me with our wifi speeds. We had 400mb cable and I havent had any issues. My wifi speeds were 400mbps or c...
FURRYe38
Apr 14, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
What CAT# LAN cable are you using between the MR and ONT? CAT6 is recommended.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem/ONT 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.
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?