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drortman
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Apr 01, 2020
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Netgear C7000 Speeds

If I plug my computer directly into my router via a network cable, I get speeds at over 100 Mbps.  If I use my computer via wifi, I only get speeds  of 15.77 to 36.87...I called my cable provider and...
  • plemans's avatar
    Apr 01, 2020

    Are you testing connected to the 2.4ghz or the 5ghz?

    5ghz is significantly faster than 2.4ghz. 

    for instance, my orbi usually gets 20-30mbps average over 2.4ghz but over 5ghz, I can hit 400-500mbps depending on device.