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cool_guy
Jun 29, 2024Aspirant
R7000 Router
I have R7000 router. My ISP upgraded my speed to 500Mpbs and I get about 450Mbps when I connect my PC directly to the modem. But, when I connect my PC to the router, I only get about 200-210Mpbs. Are...
michaelkenward
Jun 30, 2024Guru - Experienced User
cool_guy wrote:
But, when I connect my PC to the router, I only get about 200-210Mpbs.
Connect how. 200-210 Mpbs is about right for some wifi technologies.
My ISP upgraded my speed to 500Mpbs and I get about 450Mbps when I connect my PC directly to the modem.
What is that modem? Make and model?
- cool_guyJun 30, 2024Aspirant
Its a spectrum modem. Not sure what is make and model.
- michaelkenwardJun 30, 2024Guru - Experienced User
cool_guy wrote:
Its a spectrum modem. Not sure what is make and model.
Over the years Spectrum will have handed out dozens of different modems. The details are important. For example, many ISPs like to supply modem/routers that also do wifi and local networking. These do not play nicely with extra routers.
So not knowing that missing detail makes it hard to troubleshoot problems. That's why we ask.
Most devices have a label on them with these missing details.
- cool_guyJun 30, 2024Aspirant
Spectrum Modem model is E31U2V1, just a modem no WiFi router.