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Speed issues with C7000v2 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router
hello everyone
need help with
C7000v2 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router. I have a 3400SQFT house and am facing range issues on the first floor. I got this router since it said that it w...
I have the exact problem you're having and I'm sorry to say I recieved no help! I have the exact model you have and it's nothing you're doing wrong but it's the latest firmwire that's causing slow internet speed. I've been trying to figure out how to revert back to a previous firmwire but with no luck. The firmwire is causing all of this!
Thank you..am not very pro when it comes to network—what does this firmware thing have to do? And can that be fixed?
Problem is these router like my c7000 you cannot update the firmware, Your ISP has to. I to get speed issues with it.
I wish Netgear would test it or push a new one for our ISP's. This has been going on for awhile now.
- Thank you..will a network extender help? I was reading about this nethear wifi extender, not Orbi
- I don't think so no. If the wifi is flakey because of the firmware, it won't help.
Only time it will do you good when your getting good wifi speeds to begin with.
If anything go mesh routing. That'll be worth it if you got the money to invest into something like that.