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Rbolduc625
Dec 12, 2021Aspirant
Some devices are slower
Ok this is a weird one I can't figure out. So I changed my setup from a combo modem/router to separate boxes. My series x always speed tested at full gigabit speed, and downloaded at around 500mbps. ...
Rbolduc625
Dec 12, 2021Aspirant
I have the Motorola SB8200 and the Netgear r6900p
FURRYe38
Dec 12, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What speeds do you see with a ethernet connected PC connected directly to the router?
What speeds do you see with a ethernet connected PC connected directly to the router?
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Is smart connect and WMM enabled on the router?
Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the NightHawk Router products. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with NH router products and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this router forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/bd-p/home-wifi-routers-nighthawk
Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear
Thank you.