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XR1000 fresh installation and speed capped
Good Afternoon, I changed my network node from x4s r7800 to xr1000 and I am currently stack with a capped speed of 140Mbps download and 118Mbps upload for all device and subnetwork connected to the X...
Your ISP modem already has a built in wifi and router. This would be a double NAT condition which isn't recommended.
https://www.bt.com/help/broadband/learn-about-broadband/different-types-of-bt-hub
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the NG router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the NG router gets from the modem. https://kb.netgear.com/25891/DMZ-on-NETGEAR-routers
https://kb.netgear.com/24086/How-do-I-set-up-a-default-DMZ-server-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Try option #1 or 2