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LWeber4
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Dec 20, 2020
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CM700 and R6400

I just connected a CM700 cable modem to replace a CM400. I have an R6400 router. When I run the speed test in my Nighthawk app I get 210mbs download and 15mbs upload from my 200mbs service, but an Oo...
  • LWeber4's avatar
    LWeber4
    Dec 22, 2020

    They were about 10-15ft from the router. They got about 35mbs. I decided to replace the r6400 with a Google Nest Wifi system connected to my CM700 modem. Thank you for trying to help, but I just don't have the knowledge or experience to deal with the settings, etc. I'm heading toward simple. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 20, 2020

Are these speed test wired or wireless? Wired is preferred. Also the R series router is getting to be a bit older in generation so something you may want to consider upgrading. 

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LWeber4
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Dec 20, 2020
Thank you. The tests are wireless. I did suspect my router could be the problem, but I wanted some confirmation from people more knowledgeable than me. That includes most people!

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 20, 2020

    Wireless speeds maybe slower on your older router. Also depends on your wireless device that your using. 

    Wired speeds should be to spec however. WIred will always be better than wireless. 

     

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 21, 2020

    You didn't put if you're testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz. 

    2.4ghz is much much slower than 5ghz and its more sensitive to interference. 

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      LWeber4
      Tutor
      Dec 21, 2020

      I just used the speed test in the Nighthawk app using the 2.4 network. My router is the R6400 version 1 so it is pretty sure to be outdated and probably slowing things down. It is about 5 years old and we are up to 30+ devices. I'm trying to figure out which router to buy. No gaming, so I don't need that capability. Our house is a one-story about 2500sf. The router closet is in the middle of the house and we currently get a pretty good signal throughout. We have 200mbs cable service from Northland/Vyve Cable. Any ideas? Thanks

      plemans wrote:

      You didn't put if you're testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz. 

      2.4ghz is much much slower than 5ghz and its more sensitive to interference.