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a_o
Aspirant
Oct 09, 2022

Netgear Nighthawk CAX80 + 1.2Gbps Xfinity Internet + Windows 11 Home + Driver version 22.160.0.4

Modem + Router: Netgear Nighthawk CAX80
ISP: Xfinity Comcast 1.2Gbps 
OS: Windows fully updated to Windows 11 Home 22H2
Device firmware/hardware has been fully updated from Lenovo Vantage + individually from Lenovo's recommended driver download page.

WiFi speed tests always show no more than 150_down and 40_up  >> back on my old router I was getting 400-500mbps when my Xfinity Comcast Internet was at 800Mbps.

Is anyone else having this issue? or is it isolated to my device crapping out in about a year.. I've played around with a lot of systems/network adapters/etc.. settings, but does anyone have any recommendations on preferred settings to get my WiFi speed test results to be 500mbps+?

Even though my speed looks slow it it definitely doesn't act like it and I got a pretty decked-out device.. the speedtest just keeps giving me doo doo results.

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3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 09, 2022

    What is the brand and model# of the wifi adapter in this PC? 

    Ethernet speeds to spec? 


    Try a different wireless PC to compare? 

     

    What FW is loaded on the CAX?

    How is the wifi configured on the CAX? 

    Is Smart Connect enabled? 

     

    • a_o's avatar
      a_o
      Aspirant
      Oct 09, 2022

      FURRYe38 - appreciate the speedy reply.. lmk if you need anything else... 

      What is the brand and model# of the wifi adapter in this PC? -       Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz

      Ethernet speeds to spec? - 800-900


      Try a different wireless PC to compare? - my laptop is a Lenovo Legion gaming(specs attached) vs work Lenovo P1 Gen 3 (they both have the same wifi adapter (see attached photo) same distance same wifi adapter gaming is more spec'd out but idk 


      What FW is loaded on the CAX? -       screenshot attached

      How is the wifi configured on the CAX? - not sure what you mean by configured but here's what i have for the following:
      -AX enabled
      -2.4GHz bgnax (chan 4) - up to 1200Mbps mode, 100% power transmit
      -5GHz(only i'm on) - (chan 48) - up to 4800Mbps mode, 100% power transmit

      Is Smart Connect enabled? - nope

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Oct 09, 2022

        Is the drivers for the wifi adapters up to date? 

        What are the speeds seen when Smart Connect is enabled? 

         

        How are the Advanced Wifi Settings configured on the modem?