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Firmware 2.3.2.32 Breaks Internet Speed
Firmware 2.3.2.32 breaks my internet speed. I run a 1Gbps Up/Down connection. With the latest firmware my speed tops out at 56 Mbps.
QOS is disabled and proper speed is set in Anti-Bufferbloat ...
Thanks for posting here Netrix - as Killhippie has pointed out it seems to only affect a few routers. I've seen probably three or four cases of it so far, which is relatively low compared to how many people are using it. We're investigating this issue and will let everyone know when a fixed version of the firmware is available! :)
Netduma_Jack wrote:
Thanks for posting here Netrix - as Killhippie has pointed out it seems to only affect a few routers. I've seen probably three or four cases of it so far, which is relatively low compared to how many people are using it. We're investigating this issue and will let everyone know when a fixed version of the firmware is available! :)
True, there are most likely very many people using the router, but how many of them do you think will actually bother to register on forums and extensively troubleshoot their device when they have severe issues?
I’m really hoping that the fix is incoming soon becuase I seriously doubt that this particular issue is isolated to just a few reported cases.
Enough that on this forum there would be a large amount of complaints, this router is not the kind bought by those that are not tech savy. Also this router is sold all over the world so it would be noticed. The disconnect thread was large enough to show that many people join these forums to voice concerns. I would relead the firmware again from the download link, the router will ask if you want to install the same version (corrupt installs happen) then do no factory reset and see how it goes.
Thanks for the advice Killhippie I tried re-updating to the 32 firmware, and the issue came back speeds were throttled by router. Reverted again to 22, problem went away, back to full speed. Hopefully folks can get their act together on this.
I figured I'd send the update here as well. I asked netgear support about this issue, and they gave me a few things to try, but then also said to just wait 24hr or so and try again. So I did that, and my speeds increased! I honestly dont understand, but maybe background processes? Anyway, it 'just works' again. Something to try for anyone with such issues.
Any experts understand/believe this was actually the issue?
- I disagree. The tech savvy people are using Microtic router's or flashing custom firmware on their own routers. They aren't buying an off the shelf consumer router at their local Best buy.
This is the Leet Pro-gaming Win Button router that's marketed for the masses. It's sold as a set it and forget it type of device for the average Joe's.
I don't want to mess around with ports and packet headers when configuring QOS settings for games. That's why I bought into this product in the first place.
