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CM2000 Modem maximum expected speed with Netgear AC4000 WiFi Router (R8000P)
I know this is a spec-chasing question since I really don't *need* the speed beyond what I'm already getting, but I would like to know what I should expect to get given the following: Comcast Cab...
Kitsap I read the info at the link. The post says it's applicable to UPLOAD speeds at the beginning of the post and at the end of the post, it says DOWNLOAD speeds are not affected. I don't think this issue applies to the equipment I purchased. What do you think? I'm not looking for faster upload speeds. I'm mainly interested in getting the download speeds as high as possible given the plan I'm paying for.
sbutler210 wrote:Kitsap I read the info at the link. The post says it's applicable to UPLOAD speeds at the beginning of the post and at the end of the post, it says DOWNLOAD speeds are not affected. I don't think this issue applies to the equipment I purchased. What do you think? I'm not looking for faster upload speeds. I'm mainly interested in getting the download speeds as high as possible given the plan I'm paying for.
Trying to fine tune Wi-Fi throughput can be a challenge. The results can vary from day to day because of the variance in outside interference and the different devices involved. Your 700-800 Mbps expectations are not consistent with your R8000P hardware. You should expect in the 500-600 Mbps range.
Throughput direct out of your router via an Ethernet cable should be your reference point.
There is some good background information available here:
Recommend you do not try to digest it all at one time. Review of the first three sections should give you some good background.