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CM68
Aspirant
Sep 16, 2021

Nighthawk R7000, WAN port will not negotiate to 1000Mbps with GigE cable, will default to 100Mbps

Nighthawk R7000, WAN port will not negotiate to 1000Mbps with GigE cable, will default to 100Mbps

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    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 CAT# is the LAN cable in between the modem and router? CAT6 is recommended. What I use with my R7000.

     

    • CM68's avatar
      CM68
      Aspirant

      I have broadband services to my home:

      The physical set-up is: NG-R7000 (WAN)-------Cat6----Ubiquiti-POE---Cat6---UBN-Radio(on Roof)----Over the air-----Ubiquiti-BaseStation---Cat6-----Network-BH(Fiber-Back-Haul):

       

      Model: Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router

      Hardware: R7000-100NAS

      FirmWare: V1.0.11.126_10.2.112

       

      I have an older Linksys with WiFi that when connected in the same set-up the WAN port will negotiate to 1GigE...

      The physical set-up is: Linksys(09363)-------Cat6----Ubiquiti-POE---Cat6---UBN-Radio(on Roof)----Over the air-----Ubiquiti-BaseStation---Cat6-----Network-BH(Fiber-Back-Haul):