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Nighthawk R7000 firmware update with APP & Connected Question
So I had upgraded my Comcast internet speed to 800mbs about a year ago and upgraded my modem and router to be able to run at Gig speed. For the past year since the upgrade, my internet speed have o...
a couple things.
1. you don't need ethernet to update manual. its recommended but you can do it over wifi.
https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router
2. that router won't hit gigabit speeds over wifi. It will over wired. Here's some realistic speedtesting info from smallnetbuilder (reputable site) on how that router performed https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/32239-ac1900-first-look-netgear-r7000-a-asus-rt-ac68u
3. what wired speeds are you getting? (hint, the built in speedtest isn't accurate).
4. how are you testing those speeds?