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Rubberman_
Oct 28, 2021Guide
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...
plemans
Oct 28, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.
Rubberman_
Oct 29, 2021Guide
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?
- plemansOct 29, 2021Guru - Experienced User
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.
- Rubberman_Oct 30, 2021Guide
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.
- plemansOct 30, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Even wired gets that speed?
You could try the update. Like I said, just make a backup