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CM3000 Not achieving high download speeds
I purchased the CM3000 a few weeks ago when my Comcast speeds were increased to 2000 Mbps. After 2 tech visits from Comcast my speeds from the modem do not exceed 800 or so Mbps even though they tes...
What is the name brand and model number of the router you have connected to your CM3000?
If need be, look on the name plate.
I am using Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) model number G6ZUC.
beachbumsd wrote:I am using Nest Wifi Pro (Wi-Fi 6E) model number G6ZUC.
Your input/output Ethernet ports are rated at 1 Gbps. In real life you should see a maximum somewhere between 900 to 940 Mbps either via a wired connection or Wi-Fi.
If you stay with that hardware, you are leaving a lot of $ on the table each month paying Comcast for any speed tier above 1 Gbps.
- Ok I assumed that was the problem all along. Thank you for your response.
Do you recommend a Netgear mesh system that will attain speeds above the 1Gb threshold?
beachbumsd wrote:
Ok I assumed that was the problem all along. Thank you for your response.
Do you recommend a Netgear mesh system that will attain speeds above the 1Gb threshold?You need to find a router with a 2.5 Gbps input port and connect it to your CM3000 with a Cat 6 Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cable.
There is a good Q/A start point for Netgear Mesh systems here: https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/
The start point is a button that says Find Your Orbi Mesh System on the upper left side of the page.