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R8000 Speed Issue
Hi All, I recently upgraded my Xfinity service to 800 Mbps which forced me to replace a decade old modem that wasn't up to the task. I opted for the Xfinity approved Netgear CM1000v2 modem which...
After "bending" the network in several different directions, I found a solution to most all issues.
A) I moved the CA1000 and RAX50 to my second floor master bedroom. Though not 100% central, the signal strength from this location is far reaching to all points in the house.
B) I disabled the R8000 AP.
Testing: Using my new Galaxy S23 Ultra, I moved room to room with the following results:
2.4Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 150 Mbps at the router and 75 Mbps in all other locations/rooms.
Downstairs: I averaged 90 to 100 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
5Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 940 Mbps throughout the entire second floor.
Downstairs: I averaged download speeds of 900 to 940 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
Powerline to the rescue:
I used a powerline connection in both offices to connect network phones which are not WIFI compatible. Works like a charm.
Overview: The R8000 AP complicated the system and didn't add value. As it turns out, moving the gear to my Master bedroom was the key to even WIFI distribution throughout my townhouse. All goals have been reached with nearly a Gigabyte of 5Ghz throughout the entire townhouse and a dedicated 100 Mbps to service my Sonos sound system.
Thanks to ALL that took the time to walk me off the ledge.
"Have you ensured that the two devices don't clash? Have you turned off the wifi from the AP to see if that is interfering with the RAX50?"
Thanks for responding. Yes, as noted above, I ran the test with the R8000 AP turned on and off to eliminate that possibility.
The issue points to channel selection. The AUTO default setting just isn't getting the job done. I manually switched to channel 1, 6 and 11, with 11 providing the most stable results.
After "bending" the network in several different directions, I found a solution to most all issues.
A) I moved the CA1000 and RAX50 to my second floor master bedroom. Though not 100% central, the signal strength from this location is far reaching to all points in the house.
B) I disabled the R8000 AP.
Testing: Using my new Galaxy S23 Ultra, I moved room to room with the following results:
2.4Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 150 Mbps at the router and 75 Mbps in all other locations/rooms.
Downstairs: I averaged 90 to 100 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
5Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 940 Mbps throughout the entire second floor.
Downstairs: I averaged download speeds of 900 to 940 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
Powerline to the rescue:
I used a powerline connection in both offices to connect network phones which are not WIFI compatible. Works like a charm.
Overview: The R8000 AP complicated the system and didn't add value. As it turns out, moving the gear to my Master bedroom was the key to even WIFI distribution throughout my townhouse. All goals have been reached with nearly a Gigabyte of 5Ghz throughout the entire townhouse and a dedicated 100 Mbps to service my Sonos sound system.
Thanks to ALL that took the time to walk me off the ledge.
Shubox56 wrote:
Overview: The R8000 AP complicated the system and didn't add value. As it turns out, moving the gear to my Master bedroom was the key to even WIFI distribution throughout my townhouse. All goals have been reached with nearly a Gigabyte of 5Ghz throughout the entire townhouse and a dedicated 100 Mbps to service my Sonos sound system.
Adds a new twist to the old saying "location, location, location".
Shubox56 wrote:After "bending" the network in several different directions, I found a solution to most all issues.
A) I moved the CA1000 and RAX50 to my second floor master bedroom. Though not 100% central, the signal strength from this location is far reaching to all points in the house.
B) I disabled the R8000 AP.
Testing: Using my new Galaxy S23 Ultra, I moved room to room with the following results:
2.4Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 150 Mbps at the router and 75 Mbps in all other locations/rooms.
Downstairs: I averaged 90 to 100 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
5Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 940 Mbps throughout the entire second floor.
Downstairs: I averaged download speeds of 900 to 940 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
Powerline to the rescue:
I used a powerline connection in both offices to connect network phones which are not WIFI compatible. Works like a charm.
Overview: The R8000 AP complicated the system and didn't add value. As it turns out, moving the gear to my Master bedroom was the key to even WIFI distribution throughout my townhouse. All goals have been reached with nearly a Gigabyte of 5Ghz throughout the entire townhouse and a dedicated 100 Mbps to service my Sonos sound system.
Thanks to ALL that took the time to walk me off the ledge.
Glad you are happy with the results. Great summary report, and you learned something along the way.
You could mark this thread as resolved so others may benefit.
How do I mark the thread as resolved?
A moderator did it for you.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router
Enjoy. 📡
Shubox56 wrote:
After "bending" the network in several different directions, I found a solution to most all issues.
A) I moved the CA1000 and RAX50 to my second floor master bedroom. Though not 100% central, the signal strength from this location is far reaching to all points in the house.
B) I disabled the R8000 AP.
Testing: Using my new Galaxy S23 Ultra, I moved room to room with the following results:
2.4Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 150 Mbps at the router and 75 Mbps in all other locations/rooms.
Downstairs: I averaged 90 to 100 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
5Ghz:
Upstairs: I averaged download speeds of 940 Mbps throughout the entire second floor.
Downstairs: I averaged download speeds of 900 to 940 Mbps throughout the entire first floor.
Powerline to the rescue:
I used a powerline connection in both offices to connect network phones which are not WIFI compatible. Works like a charm.
Overview: The R8000 AP complicated the system and didn't add value. As it turns out, moving the gear to my Master bedroom was the key to even WIFI distribution throughout my townhouse. All goals have been reached with nearly a Gigabyte of 5Ghz throughout the entire townhouse and a dedicated 100 Mbps to service my Sonos sound system.
Thanks to ALL that took the time to walk me off the ledge.
