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danielefc
Aspirant
May 09, 2023

Last know working firmware for R8000p?

Hi,   Just wondering if anyone knows the last known good firmware for the R8000p   I'm currently on the latest firmware but QoS doesn't work, I factory reset it works for about 2 days then bugs o...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 09, 2023

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. 

 

Have you run a www pingplotter.com with a wired PC directly connected to the ISP Modem/ONT to see what your ping and latency is with out the router in the mix? 

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danielefc
Aspirant
May 09, 2023

I'm just using the standard Hub 3 from Virgin Media, which is known to be awful.. I'm using cat7 cables throughout the network

 

I have made the changes you suggested, and QoS is working again.. give it a couple of days and see how it goes

 

Without QoS my download latency spikes up and down as high as 35-40, when I enable QoS and throttle the downstream the latency drops to around 13-16

 

Problem is usually a couple days after factory reset QoS just stops working and will only function again with another factory reset which is extremely frustrating

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      danielefc
      Aspirant
      May 09, 2023

      The virgin hub has modem or router mode, I just switch into modem mode and allow the router to auto config

       

      I don't really alter too much on the router, just enable the QoS, set the download/upload speed and set my gaming console to highest priority to minimise any latency spikes

       

      That was the primary reason I bought it to minimise bufferbloat/latency issues

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        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        May 09, 2023

        Id check ping and latency with a wired PC and pingplotter.com at the modem to be sure. Want to make sure the signal is good up to the modem at least.