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Router download speeds are slow on Nighthawk R8000
I just recently switched to Spectrum here in WI. My download speed when connectly directly to the Spectrum provided modem is 108MB. When connect any of my devices to the route,r either wireless or ha...
Things that people have tried to fix the "router is throttling my modem" issue with various devices:
- Ensure that the cable from the router to the modem is up to the job
- Check that you have the latest firmware (and "factory reset" the device)
- Check that you have the right internet settings for your ISP (especially MTU)
- Turn off QoS
- Turn off the Traffic Meter
Netgear also advises that you should turn off QoS if you are on Gigabit Internet. You don't need it.
Things that people have tried to fix the "router is throttling my modem" issue with various devices:
- Ensure that the cable from the router to the modem is up to the job
- Check that you have the latest firmware (and "factory reset" the device)
- Check that you have the right internet settings for your ISP (especially MTU)
- Turn off QoS
- Turn off the Traffic Meter
Netgear also advises that you should turn off QoS if you are on Gigabit Internet. You don't need it.
Thanks for the response Michael. I have already addressed each of your suggestions and nothing has helped. The Router is Netgear R8300 and my wired speed is close to the gigabit expected but wireless speed even right next to the router max is 150 Mbps.
Any other suggestions? Thanks
azwebbie wrote:
...but wireless speed even right next to the router max is 150 Mbps.
Wireless speeds will never match wired speeds. The chances of getting wifi to run at anything near gigabit are pretty well zero.
Wifi speeds depend on the technology used in the source (the router) but equally on what the clients can handle.
By the way, you seem to have hijacked a question about wired speeds with your own query about wifi speeds. My answer was really intended for packerbacker12 who asked the first question.
What you call a "similar issue" is no such thing. You don't even have the same hardware as packerbacker12.Nor are your Internet speeds comparable.
If you want the Netgear support team to respond to your query, perhaps you should start your own discussion.