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jesmith602
Apprentice
Apr 02, 2021

CAX80 Speed Issues

I am unable to get my CAX80 faster than 200 down on a wired or wireless connection.

  • I have Cox Gigablast
  • No splitters, amplifiers, or attenuators in line. Using RG6.
  • CAX80 is in router mode.

The modem speed test reports ~500Mbps, but I can't get near to that even when I'm plugged into it. In fact, wireless is faster than being plugged into. Appreciate any recommendations! 

 

CAX80 logs

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 02, 2021

    What wired devices are you using? Try a different wired device to compare speeds. 

    Ensure your using good quality LAN cables. CAT6 is recommended. 

    Be sure to use Ooklas installable speed test app rather then there web page site. 

    • jesmith602's avatar
      jesmith602
      Apprentice
      Apr 02, 2021

      Yes, I've tested with Ookla using two different laptops connected with CAT6. 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 02, 2021

        Is Armor enabled by chance? 

        Anything running on the PCs what could slow down speed tests? 

        Try a factory reset and setup from scratch then run a speed test again?