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imeem1
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Jan 06, 2016
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WNR2000 v2 does NOT deliver 100 mbps port speed

I got a 100/10 mbps plan and I notice that with the WNR2000 v2 on wired connection (cat 5e and cat 6), it's always capped at 75/10 mbps.   However, when I use my ISP's gigabit router/modem, I get 1...
  • doraemon's avatar
    Jan 06, 2016

    I would assume that you're using ethernet connection only.

    The LAN port on WNR2000v2 can handle 10/100Mbps but in reality you cannot achieve the exact speed or more than 100Mbps.

    You were able to reach more than 100 with the modem 'cause the modem's port is gigabit.

    It's a decent speed for that old model.

    Do you have the latest firmware installed?

    Try to do a factory reset after then see if it will improve.

    Just on the side note, you may want to see this chart.