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Sallygood25
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Sep 10, 2025

CM2050V-speed capped at 50Mb download in a 500Mb plan

I installed this device in my house, put fiber directly on it, it registered without issues.

 

But I noticed a odd issue:

 

Any download is always capped at 50Mb/s (my plan is 500Mb/s for both downloads and uploads), but UPLOADS happen at full speed (500Mb/s).

 

I tried some troubleshooting but nothing seems to work! 

 

I suspect it might have to do with firmware (I've updated it to latest firmware), but the problem is I can't find the original firmware that came with it

 

ISP told me this router is compatilble, and they advised me to contact Netgear, which I'm doing, because it might be a software fault on device's side.

 

It seems this is a secret device only ISPs have access.

 

I mean, come ou guys! This router is sold in many places, and we currently can buy it from stores and install it ourselves.

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