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Nighthawk AC1900 cuts internet speed in half from wired modem
I am running the following Firmware Version V1.0.9.88_10.2.88 I have read the message traffic that I need to go to a firmware version ov V1.0.7 or lower to fix the problem. I do not see this ve...
- Did you do a factory reset on the router after the downgrade to 42?
DA-CA wrote:I am running the following Firmware Version
V1.0.9.88_10.2.88
I have read the message traffic that I need to go to a firmware version ov V1.0.7 or lower to fix the problem. I do not see this version on the Netgear support page. Where do I find this version or lower?
I don't know what you've been reading but that's not recommendation on these forums. The recommended version depends on your router model (not your router speed) which you haven't provided. I'm guessing your model is a R7000 based on your firmware version number. If that is the case then the recommended firmware version is 1.0.9.42 which is availble on the download page.
DA-CA wrote:Are there any other fixes out there besides downgrading the firmware version?
There are lots of solutions for many different problems. You haven't provided enough information about your problem to narrow it down.
Here is the requested details of what I am running and the issue I am having.
R7000 — Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router
Hardware Version R7000
Firmware Version V1.0.9.88_10.2.88
Download speed:
- Modem direct to computer via ethernet cable = 226.6 Mbps
- Modem direct to router and then router direct to computer via ethernet cables = 113.27Mbps
Upload speed: 11Mbps with either method
Modem is Motorola Surfboard SBG6580
I have powered cycle both computer, router, and modem allowing a minimum of 5 minutes of complete power off.
Searched on the following web page with the following parameters "download speeds cut in half", without finding an appropriate solution
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7000.aspx#page-2
As previously suggested above downgrading your firmware to 1.0.9.42 is your best bet. There are just too many issues with 1.0.9.88
I downloaded and installed the following and rebooted the router. Verified the firmware installed correctly.
Download speed is still the same 110 Mbps (half what it should be)
Firmware Version V1.0.9.42_10.2.44