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Xfinity download speed compatibility with Netgear modem CM2050V
Hi Everyone - My Xfinity download speed was increased from 1000 to 1200mbps, but I'm not realizing the gain. Is there a Netgear CM2050V modem setting change required, or firmware upgrade I need...
Kitsap -
My DT is 5 yrs old and has the following ethernet network card installed, and you're correct, rated at 1gbps!
"killer e2400 gigabit"
So, yes, this is my bottleneck.
Can a firmware patch be applied to support faster downloads, or should I replace the ethernet control card?
-Allan
adlewis1 wrote:Kitsap -
My DT is 5 yrs old and has the following ethernet network card installed, and you're correct, rated at 1gbps!
"killer e2400 gigabit"
So, yes, this is my bottleneck.
Can a firmware patch be applied to support faster downloads, or should I replace the ethernet control card?
-Allan
No, it is the hardware that cannot handle the higher throughput. Check to see if your Ethernet port is part of your motherboard, many are, or if it is a separate card. If it is a separate card, a replacement with 2.5 Gbps port is readily available. If part of the motherboard, there may be a way to disable it and then use a newly installed card. The computer OEM would be a source for information along that line.
I believe it's a separate card, but i'll confirm.