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ripper2323's avatar
ripper2323
Aspirant
Aug 29, 2019

xr500 router what settings to use for bandwidth allocation, qos etc

I have a gigabit fiber connection 1000 up 1000 down...it seems at speedtest I avg around 400 down and 800 up.....what settings to use for bandwidth allocation, qos etc....what am I diong wrong?

 

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Disable QoS. QoS insn't really needed on a 1G ISP service line. 

      • ripper2323's avatar
        ripper2323
        Aspirant

        ok when i did that and did speed test it seems slightly better with it on is that true?  or placebo?

         

        also why is my download 1/2 that of my upload?

         

        400 down 800 up?

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Be sure to test at the modem first then directly behing the XR router. Don't speed test with anything in between. 

     

    Does this modem have a built in router?

    Modem Combo Units:
    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. 

     

    I would use option #2 for the XR router. 

      • ripper2323's avatar
        ripper2323
        Aspirant

        ok so i can plug my pc  into the dumb switch its a tp link 8 port  ..which has the ont giong into it and then out to the nighthawk wan port...but when i plug my pc into the dumbswitch...how do i get it to connect to the ont and test that connection?  what ip address do i need to force my pc too?