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R8000 — Nighthawk X6
Hi, Just order Youfibre in UK. Speed 900mbps. When connected to fibre router speed is ok when take it off and plug in strait to socket my router R8000 — Nighthawk X6 AC3200 Tri Band WiFi Gigabit...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.Be sure to speed test with a wired ethernet connected PC and use ooklas installable speed test app to run any speed test with.
I'd factory reset the router and setup from scratch using a wired ethernet connected PC:
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Power off the modem or ONT for 1 minute then back ON as well. The complete the setup wizard.
Be sure to not enable Access Controls, Armor, Circle or Traffic Meter as these can slow down the speeds.
Re-test the speeds.
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.
Be sure to speed test with a wired ethernet connected PC and use ooklas installable speed test app to run any speed test with.
I'd factory reset the router and setup from scratch using a wired ethernet connected PC:
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
Power off the modem or ONT for 1 minute then back ON as well. The complete the setup wizard.
Be sure to not enable Access Controls, Armor, Circle or Traffic Meter as these can slow down the speeds.
Re-test the speeds.