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zippyzippyzippy
Jul 23, 2022Follower
Nighthawk XR1000, slow wifi speeds-perfect ethernet speeds
Hi all, Recently purchased a refurbished/renewed XR1000 off amazon. Paired it with the default Spectrum modem. Internet is rated for 300Mbps down, while hardwired into the router I'm getting sp...
Netduma-Fraser
Jul 23, 2022NetDuma Partner
Are you using Smart Connect? Here are a few suggestions that may help:
Use a WiFi analyzer to find the least congested channel and change to that
Ensure it's in an elevated position - not on a metal surface
Ensure there aren't any electrical / wireless devices e.g headphones etc within close proxity ~3 feet if possible
Set the antennae to this position _ | | _
Use a WiFi analyzer to find the least congested channel and change to that
Ensure it's in an elevated position - not on a metal surface
Ensure there aren't any electrical / wireless devices e.g headphones etc within close proxity ~3 feet if possible
Set the antennae to this position _ | | _