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Chief22
Sep 29, 2025Follower
Router Speed
Download speed from modum is 450 mbps. Download speed from router is 100 mbps. Router is a Nighthawk model R7000. Is this a normal loss in speed or do I need to upgrade my router? Upload speeds a...
FURRYe38
Sep 29, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Is this with ethernet connected PC or wireless PC?
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.
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellite(s) been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
Has a factory reset and setup from scratch been performed since last FW update?