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Nighthawk AC1900 C7000V2 Modem Router slow download speeds
I have 600 MBPS coming into the unit and if I get within 3' of it, I can get about 211 coming out via WIFI. That is with the Ookla speed testing. Unplugging it for a period doesn't change anything. F...
RND1023 wrote:I have 600 MBPS coming into the unit and if I get within 3' of it, I can get about 211 coming out via WIFI. That is with the Ookla speed testing. Unplugging it for a period doesn't change anything. Firmware is up to date. What can I do to improve this? Is the modem router unit bad, shot, junk? Thanks.
It is premature to declare your modem/router unit as bad, shot, or junk.
Testing internet throughput over a Wi-Fi connection is primarily a reflection of the device you are running the test on.
Ookla native application test is appropriate for your connection if your are using a computer connected to the modem/router through a good Ethernet cable. If your results indicate you are obtaining the throughput that compares favorably to what you are purchasing from your ISP, then you can focus on configuration of your Wi-Fi.
My ethernet speed with a new cable is about 94 with 2.4.