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Rodich
Jan 06, 2021Initiate
Soft Tree Inc Scam
I purchased a Nighthawk router. I already owned (2) LINKSYS extenders. I was having issues with connectivity between the new router and extenders. I went to NETGEAR and was routed to SoftTree Inc for...
Rodich
Jan 10, 2021Initiate
I purchases a new Nighthawk RAX50. My hard lined internet speed is 700+. MY speed when on nighthawk WIFI is 100-120. Does anyone know how to maximize mbps on the nighthawk router? I am sure I need to adjust something in my router settings. I do use a maxbook.
michaelkenward
Jan 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Rodich wrote:
My hard lined internet speed is 700+. MY speed when on nighthawk WIFI is 100-120. Does anyone know how to maximize mbps on the nighthawk router?
Maybe 100 to 120 MBps does maximise the MBbps on your router.
The router does not set the speed of your wifi devices. They do that.
Do you know that these unnamed devices can go faster anywhere else?
If the fastest speed your wifi device can manage is 120 MBps there is nothing your router can do to make it go faster.
It might be worth a bit of background reading.
Understand Wi-Fi 4/5/6 (802.11 n/ac/ad/ax)
@duckware knows their stuff and can bust a few myths and cut through marketing hype.