Hi All, I have a giga blast network. My 5gig download speed is around 800 MPS I recently noticed that my 2.4gig is downloading only at 76 MPS Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We do have devices using 2.4gig but the same amount on the 5gig. Not all device are operating so I am not sure what changed that I am getting such low downloads speeds on the 2.4 gig band? PS: These speeds are using WiFi, not Ethernet. Thanks, Joel

So very interesting that you did achieve some higher download speeds. As we used to say in my Engineering coursework many years ago: It's Magic (we used a pre direct wording but will not use it here...LOL) Thanks again for your support! Joel

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. CAT6 is recommended. What connection rates are you seeing with devices connected on 2.4Ghz. Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled? Do you have 40Mhz channel width set? Most 2.4Ghz devices will cap out at anywhere from 50 to 100Mpbs depending on there design and support. 2.4Ghz mostly will never see speeds near 800Mpbs. " 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps" <This is a connection rate only between the router and wifi devices that support this connection rate. This differs from bandwidth speeds.

Hi Furry and thanks for your reply. See my answers below. Before I respond, my ,speeds have nee percent until recently Nothing changed on my end or from the ISP. I also worked in Broadband for years as an engineer for a major company and am baffled by this issue. What Firmware version is currently loaded?Most recent for the RX50 and no new updates available as I checkedWhat is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?I use a Netgear COX (my ISP) certified CM1100 which is connected to my Netgear RX50Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended. LAN cable if fine. What connection rates are you seeing with devices connected on 2.4Ghz. Getting very good rates and even have some streaming using 2.4Ghz Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled?Smart connect is not enabled nor would I enable it as some of my devices cannot toggle to 5 from 2.4 and has been disabled since I have configured my set up for 3 years now Do you have 40Mhz channel width set?20/40 Coexistence is enabled Most 2.4Ghz devices will cap out at anywhere from 50 to 100Mpbs depending on there design and support. 2.4Ghz mostly will never see speeds near 800Mpbs. " 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps" <This is a connection rate only between the router and wifi devices that support this connection rate. This differs from bandwidth speeds.Fully agree about the Cap out rates, but previously I have gotten at least 300 Mbps. I also know it is not the Modem as of course (stating the obvious) when I cam using ethernet the speeds are much higher for Download. If you think of anything else please let me know. Thanks: Joel

I'm not sure what you're doing but I've never gotten anywhere close to 300mbps over 2.4ghz. max has been maybe 150mbps and that's not sustained. that's short bursts. My maximum average over 2.4ghz has been 70-100mbps. Usually less than that as I'm in an area with congested 2.4ghz signals.

Joelbronx wrote: What Firmware version is currently loaded? Most recent for the RX50 and no new updates available as I checked This it not a reliable indicator of the firmware version. If you are using the onboard check, it is famously unreliable. The only useful guided when troubleshooting is to tell the people here the version number. Then they can check against the library on versions on the support pages for that model. For example, if you have the RAX50, there is no RX50, start here: Nighthawk RAX50 | WiFi 6 Router | NETGEAR Support Be warned that there are a couple of versions of the RAX50. Look at the label on yours to see which you have.

RX50 2.4g download speed very slow

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FURRYe38
Guru
Apr 18, 2023
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. CAT6 is recommended.

What connection rates are you seeing with devices connected on 2.4Ghz.

Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled?

Do you have 40Mhz channel width set?

Most 2.4Ghz devices will cap out at anywhere from 50 to 100Mpbs depending on there design and support. 2.4Ghz mostly will never see speeds near 800Mpbs. " 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM
20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps" <This is a connection rate only between the router and wifi devices that support this connection rate. This differs from bandwidth speeds.
- Joelbronx
  Tutor
  Apr 18, 2023
  Hi Furry and thanks for your reply. See my answers below. Before I respond, my ,speeds have nee percent until recently Nothing changed on my end or from the ISP. I also worked in Broadband for years as an engineer for a major company and am baffled by this issue.
  
  What Firmware version is currently loaded?
  Most recent for the RX50 and no new updates available as I checked
  
  What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
  I use a Netgear COX (my ISP) certified CM1100 which is connected to my Netgear RX50
  
  Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
  LAN cable if fine.
  
  What connection rates are you seeing with devices connected on 2.4Ghz.
  Getting very good rates and even have some streaming using 2.4Ghz
  
  Is Smart Connect enabled or disabled?
  Smart connect is not enabled nor would I enable it as some of my devices cannot toggle to 5 from 2.4 and has been disabled since I have configured my set up for 3 years now
  
  Do you have 40Mhz channel width set?
  20/40 Coexistence is enabled
  
  Most 2.4Ghz devices will cap out at anywhere from 50 to 100Mpbs depending on there design and support. 2.4Ghz mostly will never see speeds near 800Mpbs. " 2.4GHz AX: 2x2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM
  20/40MHz, up to 600Mbps" <This is a connection rate only between the router and wifi devices that support this connection rate. This differs from bandwidth speeds.
  Fully agree about the Cap out rates, but previously I have gotten at least 300 Mbps. I also know it is not the Modem as of course (stating the obvious) when I cam using ethernet the speeds are much higher for Download. If you think of anything else please let me know.
  
  Thanks: Joel
  - plemans
    Guru
    Apr 19, 2023
    I'm not sure what you're doing but I've never gotten anywhere close to 300mbps over 2.4ghz.
    
    max has been maybe 150mbps and that's not sustained. that's short bursts. My maximum average over 2.4ghz has been 70-100mbps. Usually less than that as I'm in an area with congested 2.4ghz signals.

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