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WNR2500 Slow WiFi Speeds
I am experiencing slow wifi speeds on my WNR2500 N450 router. I have a 100/5 Mbps internet connection and I am able to get these speeds both wirelessly and hardwired from my DOCSIS gateway, but I am ...
Unforunately, it's already considered a faulty unit.
Welcome to the community, RobTheCableGuy
How long have you had the router?
It seems that you have done most troubleshooting for it.
By the way, did you experience this problem with the previous firmware version?
Try the reset instructions below.
1. With the unit powered on, press and hold the reset button on the back of unit for 30seconds.
2. Without releasing the reset button, unplug the unit and hold reset for another 30 seconds.
3. Power on the unit while STILL pushing the reset button and count for another 30 seconds before letting it go.
I have had the router for about two years, but I've kept it in the box until this week and just used my DOCSIS gateway for WiFi. I had the same issue on the previous firmware and only updated it to see if it would help correct the issue. I followed your reset instructions and afterwards, my router showed only a blinking power light for about 20 minutes. After it came back up I am still seeing the same speeds. Average of 18/5 Mbps.
Unforunately, it's already considered a faulty unit.
