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XR500 Terrible WiFI speeds
I'm hoping to find a resoltuion to the ridiculously slow Wireless speeds I'm receiving using this new XR500 gaming router. Here is my setup... 100d/100u Fibre ONT (Internet & TV)>XR500>Frontier A...
If you're getting the speeds via a wired connection then there is something with WiFi causing it. Ensure that WMM is on in Advanced Wireless Settings, also try disabling Beamforming & MU-MIMO, if already disabled then enable them. HT-160 should be disabled also. It may also be worth logging in here: http://support.netgear.com/ and calling the 24/7 support number as they'd be able to help you very quickly: http://support.netgear.com/
I'll test the settings once home and report back. Are those settings you mentioned on by default? If so, why would they need to be disabled? Usually, on most routers I simply change the default LAN IP, set my NIC MAC address for secure access, passwords/SSIDs of course, set an IP range and call it a day. I know this router is all about aiding with latency by restriciting game server distance, etc and that is the main purpose for my purchasing. But, I also purchased it in hoping it'd aid in "future proofing" connections once upgraded to 1Gbps fibre. Fingers-crossed.
- They are on by default. I'm thinking maybe your devices are not supported by those features. WiFi/Settings are not my area of expertise though which is why I recommend calling Netgear Support. It will absolutely support those speeds.