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MarkBenson
Jun 23, 2023Follower
Nighthawk X6 R7900 Wired Connection Speed throttled way down
My ISP switched me to a 1GB connection yesterday and when I connect my desktop directly to the modem, I get 900-950 consistently. When I connect to a wired port on the nighthawk, I only get 200-250, ...
FURRYe38
Jun 24, 2023Guru - 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?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? A complete pull of the power adapters for a period of time after the factory reset then walk thru the setup wizard and setup from scratch.