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pegasokra
Aspirant
Jan 04, 2024

Netgear nighthawk 5ghz wifi speed extremely slow

I pay for 200 mbs download speed with spectrum. Im connected to a spectrum modem which connects to my netgear router, from that router i connect an ethernet cable directly to my computer, this connection results with appropriate speeds. The problem is on my 5g wireless connection i get 20-30 mbs download but still get the 10 upload. I dont know if i do not have the optimal settings for my specific router or not but to me it seems like it is way to slow. I have tried several different channels and it has came back with the same results need help asap.

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    What model NG router do you have?

    What Firmware version is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

     

    Is smart connect, MIMO and Beamforming enabled?

     

    What wireless devices are you testing with? 

    How close are you to the router when speed testing?

    Ethernet wired speed tests results in good speeds?