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Linda_Rod
Aspirant
Mar 13, 2019
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Nighthawk X8 R8300 Radio seems to connect at 2.4ghz only

I apppear to be running on only the 2.4 gHz radio button.  For all my devices.  This was an expensive purchase and it was working on the 5Ghz buttons for a little bit, but no longer. My download spee...
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    Linda_Rod
    Mar 13, 2019

    I did the factory reset and the router did not return to the original Admin login and Password.  The radio is likely an issuse still, but I need to circle back to that.  I started to set up a new computer yesterday using Wifi.  It seemed to pick up on the 2.4 radio only. 

     

    Today, I have the computer wired to the router and while the cable modem can get 250, the wire off my router is at a speed of 60 on the download.  I need to start a new thread different topic.  Why on earth can I get download speeds of over nearly 200 off the router somedays and then, nearly nothing the next day.  I know that there is a laundry list of items to check. 

    Thank you, 

    Linda