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Benthebot
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Jul 18, 2019

R6700v3 New Firmware Slow Speeds

Hi.    I have a Netgear 6700v3 connected to a Netgear CM600 modem. I pay for 300Mbps download and 30Mbps upload. I usually get 300-340Mbps download during speed tests. I noticed recently that I was...
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solcipher
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Jul 22, 2020

2020-07-22 and still an issue.  Disappointing to say the least that Netgear hasn't put out a fully-functional set of firmware.  For reference -- Updated to 1.0.4.98_10.0.71 and 200Mbps connection was only pulling 100-110.  Downgraded firmware to 1.0.3.66 and suddenly I'm back up to 190-210.  For those who need the instructions (from the 1.0.3.66 Release Notes):

 

To Install

Note: To avoid wireless disconnect issue during the firmware download process, NETGEAR recommends that firmware upgrade be performed on a computer with wired connection.

  1. Write down all the settings which you changed from the default values, since you may need to re-enter them manually.
  2. Using the Download Link below, download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop. The filename after extracting is R6700v3-V1.0.3.66_10.0.50.chk

    Download Link: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R6700v3/R6700v3-V1.0.3.66_10.0.50.zip

  3. Log in to the router using a Web browser. The URL is http://www.routerlogin.net.
  4. Click ADVANCED tab > Administration > Firmware Upgrade. 
  5. Click Browse and find the file you just downloaded.
  6. Click Upload. Do not interrupt the upgrade while the router does this step.

Important Note:

  1. The upgrade process is completed when the on screen progress bar completes. If power LED light turns amber and blinking, power cycle the router to complete the upgrade.
  2. If the upgrade progress bar on web GUI doesn’t display correctly during firmware upgrade, you can still check the status using Power LED. The Power LED should be blinking (amber) during firmware upgrade. After firmware upgrade is done and boots up the system, it changes to steady amber color.
    Please DO NOT power off or reboot the device during firmware upgrade, otherwise, it may result to a corrupt firmware and cause the device not to work.