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Xbox Series X paired with CAX 80 slow down/upload speeds: Port forwarding temp fixes
I have the nighthawk CAX 80 and I am experiencing slow internet down/up-load speeds (20-30 mbps down/non-measurable up) when use of the provided cat5e cable I to the 2.5gig Ethernet port. I have tried...
Current cable information :
1. Firmware version- V2.1.5.2
2. Cable firmware version- V1.02.08
3. Hardware version- 1.01
Other connected devices:
1. Sonos bridge
2. Nintendo switch
3. Surround sound receiver
Are other items experiencing the same problem?
1. No, nothing else is experiencing any speed issues.
Understood for the 2.5 gb port. I have it plugged in there for space purposes. The cat 5e allows the 1000 mbps so I thought it would work for the time being. I can certainly change that out to a cat 6 if it would help.
I just deleted the port forwarding service and turned uPnP off since I just learned that I should have it turned off for security reasons but apparently if hackers want to get in, they will do so either way. Since doing this, my speeds are ranging from 10xx to 12xx mbps and I’m unsure why.
Note: Thank you for responding so quickly, the information is very much appreciated.
1. Firmware version- V2.1.5.2
2. Cable firmware version- V1.02.08
3. Hardware version- 1.01
Other connected devices:
1. Sonos bridge
2. Nintendo switch
3. Surround sound receiver
Are other items experiencing the same problem?
1. No, nothing else is experiencing any speed issues.
Understood for the 2.5 gb port. I have it plugged in there for space purposes. The cat 5e allows the 1000 mbps so I thought it would work for the time being. I can certainly change that out to a cat 6 if it would help.
I just deleted the port forwarding service and turned uPnP off since I just learned that I should have it turned off for security reasons but apparently if hackers want to get in, they will do so either way. Since doing this, my speeds are ranging from 10xx to 12xx mbps and I’m unsure why.
Note: Thank you for responding so quickly, the information is very much appreciated.
You need uPnP feature enabled. uPnP was fixed long ago. I use it all the time when I have my CAX80 and other routers online. Currently using it for all xboxes on my network.
If speeds are good with other devices including wired PCs, then I wouldn't worry too much about consoles. Never had had the most accurate results historically. I'm on a 1Gb/50Mbps ISP service as well. No complaints.
Try a LAN Port to see if same thing happens as well.