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Nakiami
Aug 30, 2021Guide
EX7700 Nighthawk X6 Extender limited to ~54mbps
I've got the EX7700 Nighthawk X6 Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender set up as a wifi extender connected over 5GHz to my Archer VR1600v v2 router. I can't get internet down speeds above ~54mbps. Conn...
- Sep 01, 2021
the only other thing I'd try would be trying it on a different router.
A friend/family member that you can try it on.
If it doesn't work on that, then its a hardware issue and I'd open a support case.
click on "mynetgear" at the top. from there you can register an account and the device. That'll let you check warranty/support
Nakiami
Sep 01, 2021Guide
Thanks, this was actually how it was configured intitially. The Netgear UI recommended me I swap them around.
Either way the same problem persists.
plemans
Sep 01, 2021Guru - Experienced User
the only other thing I'd try would be trying it on a different router.
A friend/family member that you can try it on.
If it doesn't work on that, then its a hardware issue and I'd open a support case.
click on "mynetgear" at the top. from there you can register an account and the device. That'll let you check warranty/support
- NakiamiSep 05, 2021Guide
Thanks. I got a new router - a TP-link AX1800 Wi-Fi 6, and now the EX770 has full speed as expected. Looks like it was the router. Thanks for your help.
- plemansSep 05, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Glad it turned out to be the router but sorry it was the router (they're a bit expensive)