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speedtest low results
We recently upgraded to a fiber connection 1000mbit/s when testing on the router I can only reach 250 mbit/s. after connection my pc directly to the fiber I am able to download at full potential. T...
gateway is kind of important. I'd look at it to ensure you're not in a double nat (running 2 routers in router mode)
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Also, the R7000 isn't known for the best firmware. Have you tried installing version 1.0.9.42 of the firmware, factory resetting, and manually installing it?
What router do you have?
Firmware on it?
What fibre gateway do you have?
After the upgrade, did you ever reset the router? I'd try that.
Also, make sure to leave qos, parental controls, access controls, and traffic monitoring all disabled.
What router do you have? Nighthawk r7000
Firmware on it? V1.0.11.106_10.2.100
What fibre gateway do you have? IDK network company placed it (Netrebel)
After the upgrade, did you ever reset the router? I'd try that. no (tried it just now)
Also, make sure to leave qos, parental controls, access controls, and traffic monitoring all disabled. Disabled the setting.
After doing above steps the network speed increased from 250 mbit to 300 mbit, Its a little inprovement.gateway is kind of important. I'd look at it to ensure you're not in a double nat (running 2 routers in router mode)
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
Also, the R7000 isn't known for the best firmware. Have you tried installing version 1.0.9.42 of the firmware, factory resetting, and manually installing it?
what site are you using for testing?
Are you testing hardwired or wireless?