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Netgear r7800 - not getting gigabit via router but it is possible via the access point
Setup: Modem (ziggo/Cable) --> Router R7800 --> Access Point R7800 About 25 devices (out of 45) are connected (most devices are connected via the AP with 2,4). The Access Point provides wifi for t...
Since your Arris device is locked down and providing routing functions, you might consider configuring both R7800s as access points.
Speedtesting is done via the Nighthawk app (Router and Accesspoint)
I experience the same cap via Wifi AC on the router (between about 600Mb. It can reach 650Mb briefly but then it 'maxes out' - it seems and drops to 500Mb).
Speedtesting via Wifi AC on the AP is about 750-800Mb (Standing close to it). Which is probably pretty good for wifi.
Router uses 160mhz
AP uses 80mhz now (because of DFS issue). The speedtest was done with 160 mhz.
Cablemodem
Arris TG3492LG-ZG
Ziggo is an Internet provider (cable) in the Netherlands (1000 down, 50 up)
Firmware versions
Router and accesspoint: V1.0.2.92
Armor, Circle, Traffic Meter etc. were and are not is use.
Basic wireless (-V = Enabled)
Enable SSID Broadcast - V
Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence - V
WPA2-PSK [AES] - V
2,4 up to 800 (ch -6)
5 up to 1733 (ch - 48)
Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING - Boosts WiFi speed, reliability, & range for all mobile devices - V
Enable MU-MIMO - V
Enable HT160 - V
WAN
Disable IGMP Proxying - V
Disable SIP ALG - V
Nat filtering open (was secured - no difference in speed)