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ddflink
Aspirant
Apr 27, 2020

Slow Wifi - C7000v2 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router

I have a C7000v2 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router with Comcast service up to 100 mbps. the modem is in the basement connected to a luxul xp-1500 extender (into the basement ceiling) and two other tp extenders in the house (RE450 main floor & RE305 second floor). Yet my wifi signal is between 5-20 mbps. Would anyone know what settings I would need to modify to get optimum speeds?

Thank you!

Dave

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 28, 2020

    What speeds to you get with just the wifi on the C series modem only? Turn off all other extenders. 

    • ddflink's avatar
      ddflink
      Aspirant
      May 05, 2020
      Currently i'm getting 50 mbps from 2.4 and 100 from 5g and similar from the extenders but it's very spoty
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 05, 2020

        Might go with NG extenders to see if those work better. EX7000 would be a good match...

         

        ALso distance with extenders is important. 30 feet to start in between the modem and extenders is a good starting point. Depending upon building materials. Concrete and steel will impact wifi travel.