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Toolguns
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Sep 01, 2019
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XR450 Nighthawk - Slower speeds than my default Spectrum Modem?

I'm having issues with internet speeds using my new XR450 Nighthawk Router and would like some help in figuring out what is happening.    1.  First time I installed it and configured through DUMAS,...
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    Netduma-Fraser
    Sep 17, 2019
    Even more so I think this is due to your PC ethernet adapter, I'd even suggest perhaps replacing this (if possible) or finding a 1gps USB to ethernet adapter and testing with that (could take back for refund if it doesn't work) and see if that is the cause. The only device this is happening on is that one so that is where I would look first. You can get higher than you pay for sometimes, depends on the demand in the area usually. Yes possible their modem locked speeds down as well.