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NETGEAR Nighthawk R7960P wifi slower on devices than is says on the app
Hello, I recently got one of these used. I 30, 30, 30 reset it and set it up for my son. After setup, when I run a speed test through the Netgear Nighthawk app, I get 450+ Mbps. When I connect throug...
- I had similar issues. Via wifi i was only pulling 50mbps. But through wire ir app i was getting 300+. I enabled the Smart Connect function in the app. It did some reset on the router. And now im pulling close to 300mbps via wifi on my phone
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?
What wireless devices are you speed testing with.
Is this the only one online while speed testing with the router or is other devices connected and taking up bandwidth during speed testing?
What are ethernet speeds with Ooklas installable speed test app for Apple or Windows?
WiFi can be varied results as it has many variables that can cause inaccurate speed results. Why wired speeds are preferred and are more accurate. https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/New-R7900P-R7960P-R8000P-Firmware-Version-1-4-3-88-Released/m-p/2216105/highlight/true#M214850
What channels are you using? Auto? Try Auto and 48 on 5Ghz. Or try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and 40 to 48 channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Is 40Mhz, Beamforming and MIMO enabled? Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Are speeds better with Smart Connect enabled?