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travelton
Aspirant
Nov 19, 2015
Solved

R8500 Slow Wifi v1.0.0.56_1.0.28

Trying to troubleshoot slow wifi speeds. Anyone experience trouble with the latest firmware update?    Speedtest hardwired:   Speedtest wireless [2.4Ghz & 5Ghz show about the same speed] (fro...
R8500
Troubleshooting
  • travelton's avatar
    travelton
    Jan 04, 2016

    Indeed my router was replaced, however, this didn't solve the problem. A beta firmware ultimately resolved the problem. 

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bkron08
Aspirant
Dec 16, 2015

I have found firewmare versions 1.0.0.56 and 1.0.0.52 to have issues with both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz bands.  Firmware 1.0.0.42 has been the most stable for me.

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 04, 2016

travelton & bkron08 Looks like your routers have been replaced. 
Let us know if you need further help.

  • travelton's avatar
    travelton
    Aspirant
    Jan 04, 2016

    Indeed my router was replaced, however, this didn't solve the problem. A beta firmware ultimately resolved the problem. 

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      ElaineM
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Jan 04, 2016

      Thank you for the confirmation travelton