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Netgear Nighthawk XR500 GAMING ROUTER Ethernet Speeds
So I have Fiber going to a jack that my router is plugged into. I noticed that when I am plugged directly into the Jack itself I am getting my gig speeds, but whenever I am plugged into the Router with the most updated firmware ( XR500 V2.3.2.114) I am only getting 100mb for some reason. I have even tried swapping out the Ethernet ports on the router itself with same results.
How do you have QoS set? Test with QOS disabled first using a good quality LAN cable in between the Fiber Jack and the router and router and PC. CAT6 is recommende.
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I have tried to attach photos but for some reason it just shows up as a Triangle so I will tell you my speeds. Attached is the Router plugged in and my actual post is with the Jack plugged in if you take a look at my png file
Router plugged in
Download: 94.8Upload 95.0
Using only my Fiber Jack
Download: 933.8
Upload: 110.9
Could you please try a different ethernet cable from the XR500 to the fibre jack? It sounds initially like you may be using something lower than Cat 5e, which would limit you to 100mbs throughput.
I am using all Cat5 i didn't think about swapping out coords at the router to the jack. I will try and do that tonight whenever i get off of work and post back with the results. thanks for the recommendation
How do you have QoS set? Test with QOS disabled first using a good quality LAN cable in between the Fiber Jack and the router and router and PC. CAT6 is recommende.
