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Mdbradsh
Feb 27, 2023Apprentice
Low LAN and 5GHz WIFI speeds from RAXE500 Router?
Hello! I have a CM2000 modem that is supplying 1400+mps to a RAXE500 router. However, my wired LAN connection from the router to my 3 year old HP laptop tops out at 400-500mps? And my iPhone 12 ...
plemans
Feb 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
What firmware is on the RAXE?
What site are you testing speeds on? Try a couple as some struggle to max out gigabit
Are you using IPv6? Try enabling that
- MdbradshFeb 27, 2023Apprentice
Thanks for the quick reply.
Router Firmware is the latest Version V1.0.10.86_2.0.40
Using the speed test in the Router app, Xfinity speed test, and Google speed test
- plemansFeb 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Try installing the 1.0.12.96 firmware.
Then do a factory reset.
Don't change anything (other than your ssid/password).
Then test the speeds.
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/raxe500.aspx#download
- MdbradshFeb 27, 2023Apprentice
Ok, will do! Thanks for the help! Greatly Appreciate it. Will let you know if this is a solve or not too.