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earthbound
Apr 19, 2021Guide
RAX45 Slow Speeds
I just upgraded my comcast connection from 200mbps -> 400mbps. Since then, I am able to get 450+ mbps straight to my computer bypassing the router. When the router is connected (even with firmware up...
plemans
Apr 19, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Are you testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz?
2.4ghz is much slower and sensitive to interference
earthbound
Apr 20, 2021Guide
It's abysmyl on both. Just tested it and I"m getting 47 on the 5G. I can't have this...
- plemansApr 20, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Since you upgraded you servcie, did you try a factory reset and reinstall?
- earthboundApr 20, 2021Guide
Yes I factory reset it. I am also getting 450+ coming straight from the modem to my computer. Every work computer in the apartment is clocking <100 each time (varies quite significantly between runs)... I don't know what to do. Is this a firmware thing?
- earthboundApr 20, 2021Guide
I relocated my router and it jumped up to 160ish for my devices. Is that a reasonable threshold?
If I'm guaranteed 400 from my ISP shouldn't my router (which I believe can transmit that) match it?
Thanks for the help. :)