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gigabit123
Aspirant
Dec 29, 2023
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i recently bought a new router and it runs badly

the router says it is 4 gigabytes download speed but when i connect it with my LAN to my computer it maxes out at 50 mbps. Sometimes it runs at 100mbps (highest ive gotten). ive tried everything rest...
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    gigabit123
    Jun 06, 2024

    guess what? i got the router back to 100mbps wohoo, i just was messing with the settings and i put the wireless 5g network to a higher channel and put it up to 3600mbps and it went back disclaimer i use ethernet 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 29, 2023

Is the RAX43 model you have? 

 

What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. 

 

What channel configurations are currently set on the router?  

 

What are speeds seen on ethernet wire and a PC?

 

4Gb is a combined WiFi speed.

 

What brand phone do you have?

 

https://www.increasebroadbandspeed.co.uk/realistic-speeds-wi-fi-5-and-wi-fi-6
https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html
https://support.google.com/fiber/answer/6250056#zippy=%2Cmobile-devices-wi-fi

 

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gigabit123
Aspirant
Dec 29, 2023

Yes i have the rax43 model.

Firmware version is : V1.0.12.120_2.0.83

I have a samsung phone 

i have a 1 gigabyte ethernet cable

i dont know model but it is hardware version rax43

i use a auto channel

i have a 3008 cisco (maybe the cause because its old)