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I have a Netgear c6300 modem/router combo. WHile I have the wifi turned off at the router itself (no green lights are on where they would normally be if there was wifi) I am still getting a 3.5mbps download and 5.2 mbps upload through my IOT devices.
1. Is this normal?
2. If so how can I rememdy this? (Kind of a security issue to have a wifi signal broadcast when you don't think there is one.
3. If it is not normal, what next? Expert? Trash it and go by a new one?
Thanks,
User 28445
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User28445 wrote:I have a Netgear c6300 modem/router combo. WHile I have the wifi turned off at the router itself (no green lights are on where they would normally be if there was wifi) I am still getting a 3.5mbps download and 5.2 mbps upload through my IOT devices.
1. Is this normal? Probably. Depends on what your speeds your expecting and pay for. Also depends on wireless device design and support. This modem modem isn't super fast for wireless.
2. If so how can I rememdy this? (Kind of a security issue to have a wifi signal broadcast when you don't think there is one.
What are your wired speed results with a wired PC or laptop connected to the modem?
3. If it is not normal, what next? Expert? Trash it and go by a new one?
Are you using a different wifi router after this modem? Do you have this modem in modem only mode or router mode?
FURRYe38 wrote:
User28445 wrote:I have a Netgear c6300 modem/router combo. WHile I have the wifi turned off at the router itself (no green lights are on where they would normally be if there was wifi) I am still getting a 3.5mbps download and 5.2 mbps upload through my IOT devices.
1. Is this normal? Probably. Depends on what your speeds your expecting and pay for. Also depends on wireless device design and support. This modem modem isn't super fast for wireless.
2. If so how can I rememdy this? (Kind of a security issue to have a wifi signal broadcast when you don't think there is one.
What are your wired speed results with a wired PC or laptop connected to the modem?
3. If it is not normal, what next? Expert? Trash it and go by a new one?
Are you using a different wifi router after this modem? Do you have this modem in modem only mode or router mode?
I think you missed the point of the email entirely. It's not how slow it's going when it's on, it's how fast it is going when it is supposed to be off. When I have the Wifi turned off it is still bleeding out 3.5 mbps down and nearly 5 up. It's supposed to be OFF!!!
Can you assist wiht that?
Do you mean the wifi radio being disabled on the modem?
