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Nighthawk XR500 slow wifi speeds
My setup: Comcast GB internet> CM1000 > XR500>EX8000 So here’s my issue, when connected directly to Ethernet I’m pulling about 480Mbs down and 40 up. When connected to WiFi with QOS off I’m pulling...
Beamforming should be enabled. MIMO/160Mhz disabled if you don't have any MIMO or 160Mhz supporting devices. Try setting manual channels, 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any un-used channels by neighbors on 5ghz.
Try setting WPA2 and AES only. Disable 20/40Mhz Coexistence.
Test with Smart Connect disabled and enabled.
Log into debug.htm and disable 802.11k (Fast Roaming) to see if this does anything.
Depending upon adapter used, you can see over 100Mb on 2.4Ghz. Max speeds on 5ghz would be around 400-500Mb, depending upon adapter used and it's support.
I'm currently working with NG support on a 2.4Ghz speed issue seen on the XR450: