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Nighthawk MR60 Satellite Ping spikes when gaming
Hello. I have an MR60 Nighthawk Mesh setup in my house. I have the main router hooked up in my office, and my gaming PC across the house. The PC requires Ethernet, so I opted to place one of the sate...
ikdutak wrote:
Hello. I have an MR60 Nighthawk Mesh setup in my house. I have the main router hooked up in my office, and my gaming PC across the house.
Reference to "the main router" suggests that there may be another one somewhere on the network. Is there?
Also, what modem/gateway/ONT sits between the router and the Internet?
Then there is the firmware version on the MR6Xs. A number please. Claims of "the latest" can be hopelessly wrong, thanks to the way Netgear's technology works.
The PC requires Ethernet, so I opted to place one of the satellites on my desk there, and hook a switch to the satellite, so both my PC, my wife's PC, and my work PC can all connect via ethernet.
Is the MS60 wired to the MR60?
Apologies, my wording might have came across oddly. I referred to the MR60 as the Main router, as it's the point that plugs into the modem (Spectrum D3.1 eMTA DOCSIS 3.1 Advanced Voice Modem, couldn't find a model number). The firmware is 1.1.7.134_2.0.65 on both the MR60 and both satellites. The satellite is connected wirelessly to the hub, which I assume is where the problem lies. Are you able to connect them via ethernet for better stability?
ikdutak wrote:
Are you able to connect them via ethernet for better stability?
Yes. "Wired backhaul" is a better option, if it doesn't mean digging a trench through the middle of the house or tearing down walls.
I use Powerline Ethernet but that doesn't suit everyone. I am stuck with VDSL Internet.
You have the newest firmware. So no problems on that front.
I may be able to run an ethernet backhaul cable. I already have a hole drilled down into the crawlspace for one cable, cant hurt to put another down there!
