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R6400 v2 speeds
I have the R6400 v2 router and the SB8200 modem on 500Mpbs internet. My speeds are terrible wired and wireless. Using my iphone on the 5ghz band i can get around 300 down. Wired on the PS5 or my smar...
A couple things.
1. The R6400 won't hit 500mbps over 5ghz. Its a base model gigabit device. Even some of the higher performing AC routers will struggle with 500mbps over 5ghz. 2.4ghz won't even get close
2. what firmware is on your r6400?
3. do you have a pc/laptop you can hardwire into the r6400 to test its wired speeds? If its hitting 300mbps over 5ghz, it means its receiving greater speeds from the modem. So then we need to check the wired speeds with a different device to see if its a problem with the PS5 or the router. Also, when you're checking wired speeds, try a few different site. they don't always choose the best test servers.
I did look at your diagram and I'd recommend trying to connect the ps5 directly to the r6400 and see what speeds it gets. Every step adds a chance for an issue and you know the router is getting full speeds if the laptop can pull 500mbps.
Ok after re-routing some cables and changing out some cables i think I'm back in business. I'm still running the old firmware but the ps5 is getting 500 down along with the iMac and my sons laptop. iPad Pro and iPhone on 5ghz band is getting any where from the high 300s to low 400s.
should I stick to the old firmware or update to,the latest?
I'd stick with whats working.
But you do have the option of making a backup configuration. That way if you do update and there's issues, you can always downgrade back down and restore the backup.
Glad to see you got it up and running. I'm pretty impressed your hitting 400mbps ish over wifi. the R6400 is a base model gigabit device. Pretty much have ever last spec of power out of it to be hitting that over wifi.
my download speeds are correct but upload speeds are maxed out at 9-10mpbs. No matter what device i use. Im wondering if the old firmware is the cause. upload speeds should be 50.