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sudheerpsg
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Apr 16, 2022
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slow inernet when connected to netgear router

My internet is slow when connected to nighthawk router(~220 Mbps) both using the ethernet cable and through wifi, but when connected directly to the Modem, i get 450Mbps.    I looked around and dis...
  • Kitsap's avatar
    Kitsap
    Apr 17, 2022

    There are several "features" that come at a relatively high cost to throughput.

     

    Log in to the router configuration and disable the following:

    Dynamic QOS

    Traffic Meter

    Universal Plug and Play (UPNP)

    Smart Connect

     

    Some are in the basic configuration section and some in advanced.

     

    Save and apply the changes on each page and then power down your router and disconnect the power cord.

     

    Go to your modem/gateway and power it off and disconnect the power cord.  Wait a few seconds, connect the power cord and power up the modem/gateway and give it ample time to go through the startup process and stabilize.  This could take several minutes.  Then connect the power cord and power up your router.

     

    After it has completed the startup process and stabilized, run your tests.