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Nighthawk X6 R8000 not getting gigabit speeds
Hi so I recently got a nighthawk router because i was upgrading my internet to gigabit speeds and I wanted to get the best experience for it but i havent been able to get close to 1 gigabite speeds. ...
See how long it does. I'm currently waiting on a R8000 router to arrive.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?
Be sure your using good quality LAN cable between the ONT and Router. CAT6 is recommended.
Zman44 wrote:
What Firmware version is currently loaded? V1.0.4.76_10.1.82 (latest when I ran update check)
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? Looks like a G-211M-C
I completely shut down my home network early this morning. All devices off. Waited 2-3 minutes. Reconnected router to ethernet, powered on, rebooted desktop. Ran a Verizon Speedtest and now at 950GB. We will see how long this lasts. Did this previously a few months back as part of a troubleshooting effort. Perhaps I need to do it every month? Seems crazy.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? Yes. Multiple times.
Be sure your using good quality LAN cable between the ONT and Router. CAT6 is recommended. I installed all Cat 6 cable. I tested and all connections are good. Verizon also tested with same results.
Connecting desktop direct to ONT has always resulted in 900+Mbps speeds U/L & D/L (essentially Gb speed).
Good luck with the R8000.
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Keep us posted on next time you see this happen and how many days/weeks it took.
Zman44 wrote:
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update? Yes. Multiple times.
Be sure your using good quality LAN cable between the ONT and Router. CAT6 is recommended. I installed all Cat 6 cable. I tested and all connections are good. Verizon also tested with same results.
Connecting desktop direct to ONT has always resulted in 900+Mbps speeds U/L & D/L (essentially Gb speed).
Good luck with the R8000.
So my slightly unused R8000 router arrived today.
Just got it connected and did some basic testing.
Router came loaded with v1.0.4.62. I didn't let it update FW. Wanted to test this out of the box first thought v76 was offered during the setup wizard.
Found 1 item that maybe a onboard/speedtest/speedtest service issue.
Speed test on the routers web page doesn't seem to seen anything near 900Mpbs on my 1Gb plan:
With a wired PC connected to the back of the router, ooklas speed test app does see over 900Mpbs on my 1Gb plan:
I'll monitor this to see if the external speed test app sees any drop in speeds over the weekend.
Speed check today: