R6700v3 New Firmware Slow Speeds

I just wanted to add to this conversation. Purchased the V3 version of this router a few months ago at the same time that I upgraded my internet speeds with Comcast to 1GB.  I was only getting top out speeds of 250GB.  Verified that I was getting 1GB over the wire with comcast, had them check wiring and cable to the house.  All verified correct.  I directly connected my desktop to the cable modem (Netgear CM1000), removing the router all together, and my speeds shot up to 989GB!  Found a couple of articles on the forums here, and after troubleshooting here over a few days, I was finally able to achive very close to my advertised speeds with the router by downgrading to V1.0.2.66_10.0.48 firmware.  Turned off auto updates, and have never looked back. 

I do check occasionally to see if there is a newer FIXED version of the firmware, but I find that Netgear simply doesnt care at this point.  They are concentrating on their newer products.  I get that, but to resolve this issue should at least be on the radar!  I dont want to have to spend $300-$400 on a new router when I have one that fits my needs, and doesn't look like an eyesore sitting in my living room.  Not having the latest firmware does not give me the best feeling, but if that is what I have to do to keep my 18+ devices in my house working so be it.  When this router dies, I'll upgrade.  Until then...Old firmware it is!!