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mborner's avatar
mborner
Aspirant
Apr 19, 2022

Super slow upload, super fast download

Hi everybody. First post.

So I just bought a Netgear AX2400 (RAX30) router. It is connected to a T-mobile Arcadian gateway. Before the router was installed, via wifi to the gateway, (wifi 6, 5ghz) I was getting between 480mbps and 640mbps, depending on congestion. Upload speeds were between 40mbps and 110mbps, again, depending on congestion. (I'm practically right on top of a T-Mobile 5G tower)

With the router installed, the download speed was relatively similar but now my upload speed went down to like, 2mbps. I experimented with many of the different channels on the 5ghz band for the best download speeds and channel 52 seems to work the best. Can anybody clue me in as to what might be the issue? Also, I do not have Smart Connect turned on.

I hope that's enough info.

Thanks

 

5 Replies

  • microchip8's avatar
    microchip8
    Master
    Apr 19, 2022

    How is the router connected to the Gateway? AP mode or Router mode? If the latter, if possible, you need to set the Gateway to Bridge mode. Otherwise you'll be in a double NAT situation that can act funky. If it's not possible, run the RAX30 as an AP.

     

    Which router firmware version? (not "the latest" but a version)

    • mborner's avatar
      mborner
      Aspirant
      Apr 19, 2022

      Thanks, microchip!

      The router is in router mode. I thought about AP mode but I understand if I do that, I'll loose most of the router features like IP reservations, etc. Is that correct? If not, what router features will I lose? Will AP mode have anything to do with speed? Also, if my SSID and password are different on the router, will that still create NAT problems? The wifi radios and SSID transmit cannot be turned off on the T-Mobile gateway. 

      I'll have to get back with you on the router firmware, I'm currently not home.

      Thanks again.