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RND1023's avatar
RND1023
Guide
Nov 12, 2022

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...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 14, 2022
Your not connecting at gigabit speeds. If you're device is gigabit capable, try a different Ethernet cable. Make sure it's a good quality cat 5e or better cable
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RND1023
Guide
Nov 14, 2022

Since I don't use ethernet, does that really matter? I found this attachment for my WIFI. It shows a speed of 780 which is pretty darn good, but I don't get why it doesn't show up in the speed test if that is correct.