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DSing
Guide
Jan 12, 2021

Nighthawk R8000 X6 Slow Wifi speed

Hi All   As above, I have a 900m/b connection but only getting around 500 down, but upload speed is fine at 120m/b.  I am with BT and they say I am set at 980 download, but they can only check if I...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 12, 2021

test with a hardwired in pc/laptop

try different sites as well. when you get >500mbps, some test sites have issues saturating the line. 

DSing's avatar
DSing
Guide
Jan 12, 2021
Cheers my speed has dropped to about 150 meg again tonight all very weird! Nothings changed from my side still set up same