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Nighthawk X6 R8000 GB Speed issues
I have the latest Firmware.
I have 1 GB internet at my ISP Modem-- tested at the modem. As soon as it goes through the router it drops to 220-250 MB download. Why is the Nighthawk reducing the speed? This is tested right on the router.
I don't see why it is being reduced. I don't have any settings in the modem that should throttle it back.
Anyone have any ideas?
Hi All,
I purchased a Nighthawk AXE7800 RAXE300 and transferred the configuration and bingo! 1GB download speed that I pay for, no problem. It was a great pick. Happy to share that. It also allows me to go up to 2.5 GB incoming download speed in the future.
So it confirmed that my R8000 had either firmware problems or hardware problems and was end of life.
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"tested right on the router" Do you mean over wireless?
Test its wired speed. That router is 10 years old. It isn't going to max out gigabit over wireless. Might hit 400-500mbps if you're right next to it and are running a decent device.
also, if you just upgrade, factory reset and reinstall the router. Make sure to leave qos, access control, traffic monitoring, and parental controls all disabled.
what modem is it connected to?
All tests done wired. I don't do any speed tests on wifi.
All those settings have always been disabled
It is connected to a shaw modem.
with the ISP we tested on the model at 1 GB -- plugged directly in
Plugged directly into the router -- top is 250MB
Already did a reset and made not difference.
has latest Firmware
You tested after a factory reset without changing anything? directly from the router in its default configuration?
CherylD2025 wrote:
I have the latest Firmware.
Maybe, but how did you check that?
Don't rely on an app or a web browser and the graphical user interface to get it right.
The only reliable guide is the version number.
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
Most recent firmware: V1.0.5.88_10.1.88
I also downloaded and manually updated it to be sure.
