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EXPLOSVO
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Jun 01, 2017
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Netgear R6100

I just moved and have set up a new internet service, when i plug my computer directly into the modem I get 200 Mgbs download speed. When I go through my R6100 router it caps it at about 80 Mgbs(Wi-Fi...
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    DexterJB
    Jun 06, 2017

    Hi EXPLOSVO,

     

    We recommend getting a router with higher specs since the R6100 only has fast Ethernet ports (10/100) and will not go above 100Mbps on WAN side.

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

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DexterJB
NETGEAR Moderator
Jun 06, 2017

Hi EXPLOSVO,

 

We recommend getting a router with higher specs since the R6100 only has fast Ethernet ports (10/100) and will not go above 100Mbps on WAN side.

 

Regards,

 

Dexter

Community Team