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bbbf0621
Mar 29, 2016Guide
R7000 internet speed drops after firmware update
I've been using R7000 with my 1Gbps internet service and able to reach up to 980Mbps+ until i upgraded my firmware to 1.0.6.28_1.1.83. Since then the speed reduced to around 550Mbps up and 800Mbps do...
- Mar 29, 2016
The firmware you are running was pulled by Netgear a few weeks back, as there were a multitude of issues.. Go to NG site and download the most current on site - 1.0.4.30. When you have downgraded the firmware reset your router to factory default and reconfig router from scratch.
netwrks
Mar 29, 2016Master
The firmware you are running was pulled by Netgear a few weeks back, as there were a multitude of issues.. Go to NG site and download the most current on site - 1.0.4.30. When you have downgraded the firmware reset your router to factory default and reconfig router from scratch.
- bbbf0621Mar 29, 2016Guide
Im down to 1.0.40 already. up speed is fine but the down speed still around 500Mbps, any ideas?
- netwrksMar 29, 2016Master
Have you tested directly connected to your ISP modem, to see if you are getting you intended Internet speed?
Did you reset the R7000 to factory default after the downgrade? If you haven't, that would be a good starting point.
- bbbf0621Mar 29, 2016Guide
Yes i did them both but didnt work :( i also tested the cable but it isnt the problem either