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hh_orbi's avatar
hh_orbi
Aspirant
Sep 14, 2020

not meeting internet speed

Hi,

 

I have 600Mbps download/25 Mbps upload internet service from Xfinity. I run a speed test on my Modem C3700-100NAS & Orbi WiFi 6 RBK753S-100NAS router via Ethernet cable. I was only getting 225 Mbps download.

 

Is my Modem C3700 cannot handle more download speed? 

 

https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/cable-modems-routers/C3700.aspx

 

  • Cable Internet speeds up to 340 Mbps‡— 8 downstream and 4 upstream channels
  • Fast Dual Band WiFi Speeds—N600 WiFi for up to 600Mbps

7 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru
    Sep 14, 2020

    Comcast requires at least a 16x4 modem for speeds >150mbps. The fact that you're hitting 225mbps on it is actually pretty impressive.

    The C3700 is technically capable of "up to 340mbps" but its based on the cable network provider. Comcast doesn't certify it for their speeds and their network won't hit those speeds on a 8x4 device.

    so if you want to hit the 600mbps that you pay for, its time for a modem upgrade.  

    • hh_orbi's avatar
      hh_orbi
      Aspirant
      Sep 14, 2020

      I was testing my speed fro the wired. But mostly my usage is is via wireless.

      Any recommendation modem to meet my speed? Thanks.

       

      • hh_orbi's avatar
        hh_orbi
        Aspirant
        Sep 14, 2020

        Should I just drop the Orbi set up and just use Model: C6900 only?

        Will this be enough for my internet 600Mbps download?

         

        Thanks.

  • BiGMERF's avatar
    BiGMERF
    Apprentice
    Sep 14, 2020

    i have centurylink gig fiber.. i only get a fraction of my speeds wirelessly also.. so its not uncommon..

     

    900/900 at the orbi

     

    350/250 wirlessly

     

    so your not alone

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru
      Sep 14, 2020
      BiGMERF wrote:

      i have centurylink gig fiber.. i only get a fraction of my speeds wirelessly also.. so its not uncommon..

       

      900/900 at the orbi

       

      350/250 wirlessly

       

      so your not alone

      This makes zero sense and is pointless to the conversation. the OP is talking about the C3700. And using it wired. They're wondering why they can't hit faster wired speed or at least hit what they pay for wired through their modem. And its a cable modem. NOT a fibre modem.