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dopalgangr
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Sep 20, 2021
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Nighthawk R7000 wifi caps at 360mbs on 5ghz line?

Have two questions-

 

1.  Is the internet speed test in the Nighthawk App testing the speed to the router or the speed to your phone?

 

2.  All of my wifi connections that are on the 5ghz will only speed test up to 350mbps.  The connection itself shows 866.7mbps under status with full bars.  My service is 1.2gbps and if I direct connect to an ethernet port on the R7000 I get approx 980mbps on speed test.  I used to be able to get at least 600-700mbps on speed test to the systems with the 5ghz connections but not now?  Im running firmware V1.0.11.100_10.2.100

 

Anyone have any idea how to fix the speed to the max again?  I have reset the router to the defaults but still nothing.  Thanks for the advice.

6 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 20, 2021

    1. when you test in the nighthawk app, it hosts the test off the router. so it isn't a wifi based test. And it isn't always accurate because it doesn't always pick the best server

    2. thats about the speeds you can expect from that router. it was released in 2013 and those speeds were amazing at the time. I'd recommend reading a few tested reviews of it. https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/charts/router/search/1234-netgear-r7000-nighthawk

     

    FYI, link speeds aren't the same as throughput speeds. 

      • dopalgangr's avatar
        dopalgangr
        Tutor
        Sep 20, 2021

        Thanks for the quick reply, actually the latest I just downloaded firmware wise is R7000-V1.0.11.128.  I read those articles, interesting stuff but kinda false advertising if you ask me but thats how everything works nowadays.  So my question back to you is would you just keep the R7000 and stick with the 250-300mbps per wifi-connection or should I replace it with a newer one?  My service is Xfinity 1.2gbps but realistically 950mbps and my modem (just purchased) is the Arris S33.  If I should replace the Netgear what model would you personally recommend that would give the best throughput to a 3200sqft residence. (doesnt have to be a Netgear model either).  Three tvs that stream via Firesticks and one gaming system that all connect via wifi.  My old modem was an Arris SBG7400AC2 and the wifi was faster but the modem was capped at 600mbps from the provider.  I respect and appreciate your opinion.  Thanks