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anderpf
Oct 26, 2023Tutor
RAX120 internet speeds slows when using the MGig port with a CM2000
When connecting from my new CM2000 to the RAX120 using the MGig port, my internet speed drops from 900Mps (800 Mps service) to 650Mps. The Nighthawk IOS app test speed says it's working, but my hardw...
- Nov 01, 2023
Wow, thanks for letting us know and the details.
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡
anderpf
Oct 27, 2023Tutor
1. LAN 4 is connected to an Ooma VIOP. My testing has had this connected and not connected without any difference.
2. I change the router IP starting address for security reasons.
3. PC ethernet controller
4. There was an issue with the activation of the CM2000, but has been running fine as far as I can tell. Shows the white connection indicator when connected to the 1Gig WAN port and blue when connected to the MGig port.
schumaku
Oct 27, 2023Guru - Experienced User
anderpf wrote:
1....
2. I change the router IP starting address for security reasons.
3. ...
4. ...
Security by obscurity or what?
Unluckily, you selected n IPv4 address from a subnet I'm very familiar: This IP block belongs to the CHUV in Lausanne.... Certainly it's not your IP subnet you own or permitted to use.
Consult the RFC 1918 for permitted private IP LAN networks.
- anderpfOct 27, 2023Tutor
Thanks, didn't know that one. I can change those.
Any idea why the speed of the router LAN ports slow when when using the MGig port?