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Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 only gives 200 on 300mbps Spectrum internet plan
After installing new ethernet cables: I connected all my gear like this: Spectrum Modem > Netgear Nighthawk 1750 Wi-Fi router > to iMac my max internet speed is 225 Mbps. After calling Spectrum cus...
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-routerDon't enable any Access Controls, Armor, Circle or SPC or Traffic Meter.
Use Ooklas installable speed test app on your Apple or Windows Ethernet connected PC.If this doesn't improve the speeds, may be time for a new router.
What model# is the AC1750 router?
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
What model# is the AC1750 router?
R6400v2
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
V1.0.4.128_10.0.104
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?HiTRON EN2251
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.Brand new, just purchased from Amazon Basics
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch with a wired PC and web browser. Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200.
https://kb.netgear.com/24089/How-do-I-specify-the-pool-of-IP-addresses-assigned-by-my-Nighthawk-routerDon't enable any Access Controls, Armor, Circle or SPC or Traffic Meter.
Use Ooklas installable speed test app on your Apple or Windows Ethernet connected PC.If this doesn't improve the speeds, may be time for a new router.
I did a reset but nothing else. I'll follow your instructions and see if that improves my situation. Thanks for the guidance.