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Coldrunning's avatar
Coldrunning
Follower
Mar 11, 2021

R6900p slow wifi speed

S/N: 5JB1857EA0EFE

Firmware: V 1.3.2.134_10.1.66

 

Spectrum 400 speed for download when direct connect to the KnightHawk.

 

Using wifi only 48 speed download.

 

From reading the forums, it seems to be a firmware issue. 

 

Already did the factory reset and reload the firmware.

 

Helpful ideas anyone?

 

 

4 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    What device are you speed testing on?
    Are you testing over 2.4ghz or 5ghz? (2.4ghz is much much slower)

    What modem is it connected to? 

    Did this just start?

    • Bullet-1992's avatar
      Bullet-1992
      Aspirant
      I am not getting my full speed from my Nighthawk router through wifi. Did factory reset and everything. Please help
      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        Bullet-1992 did you start your own thread? We'd be happy to help if you'd start your own thread

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    Coldrunning wrote:

     

    Spectrum 400 speed for download when direct connect to the KnightHawk.

     

    Using wifi only 48 speed download.

     


    48 Mbps is the fastest speed that you can expect to get for some wifi clients.

     

    The router can supply a gazillion Bps, but if your wifi device crawls along at 48 Mbps, that's it.

     

    If you take this wifi thing to a different wifi source is it a lot faster?

     

    It might be worth a bit of background reading.

     

    Understand Wi-Fi 4/5/6 (802.11 n/ac/ad/ax)

     

    @duckware knows their stuff and can bust a few myths and cut through marketing hype.