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TrapezeCDN
Jan 28, 2021Aspirant
C6900 cannot get download speeds on Comcast because of boot file?
Netgear C6900 Up to 960 Mbps Comcast 1000Mbps down, 35 Mbpsup I recently switched plans ( about 30 days ago) Supposedly have 1000 Mbps download and 35 Upload in my area just north of SF. ...
FURRYe38
Jan 28, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Yes, what is preventing you from seeing anything near 900Mpbs on a wired connection is that the C6900 is a DOCSIS 3.0 spec modem. Most ISPs require a DOCSIS 3.1 spec modem now days. The other limiting factor is that the modem only supports 24x8 channels. Most ISPs require and need 32x8 channels for 1Gb ISP speed service.