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When I do a speed test through my R7000 my speed gets cut in half.
I tested my connection to the main modem/router wired all of my wires are at least cat 5e and my speed are about 900mbps (local) which is right about where I expect it to be. However when I connect it to my netgear r7000 my speed gets cut in half around 450mbps.I currently have it running on router mode. I switched off QoS and WMM. I also updated to the lastest firmware at this time (V1.0.9.42_10.2.44). Any help is greatly appreaciated.
I decided to get a small switch instead, I get to keep my 900 mbps and my wifi. Sadly, I can't access routerlogin.net anymore though my pc.
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Try the previous build 1.0.9.34. FW 1.0.9.42 is buggy.
Go back to V1.0.9.32_10.2.34 firmware make sure to do a reset after the flash. Set the corret time and complete the setup test it. I could not get 1.0.9.34 to function 100 percent or the latest release firmware either. Netgear made some changes to the GUI in the firmware 1.0.9.34. Messed up the time sync.
Sync time is not missed up, it's just moved to new place schedule section
I decided to get a small switch instead, I get to keep my 900 mbps and my wifi. Sadly, I can't access routerlogin.net anymore though my pc.
> I tested my connection to the main modem/router [...]
What, exactly, is your "the main modem/router"?
> [...] However when I connect it to my netgear r7000 my speed gets cut
> in half around 450mbps. [...]
"my speed" measured how, exactly, on what, connected how, to what?
Why add the R7000?
> [...] I currently have it running on router mode. [...]
A wireless access point might make more sense than a second router.
> I decided to get a small switch instead, [...]
And connected it to what?
> [...] Sadly, I can't access routerlogin.net anymore though my pc.
Where your "my pc" is connected how, to what?What, exactly, is your "the main modem/router"?
My Main modem/router is a ISP given modem/router. it is just called a "ISP name here" WiFi Gigabit Router AC Plus.
"my speed" measured how, exactly, on what, connected how, to what?
I used to different speedtests, one is the ookla speed test and I connected it to the server of my ISP. The second one I used is the ISP given speedtest. (Both give the same result as they are probably connecting to the same server.)
Why add the R7000?
I needed the R7000 to get better coverage around the house, it is connected using the house wall enternet port which I connected one to the main router.
[...] I currently have it running on router mode. [...]
I have changed it to router mode however, it doesn't change my speeds getting cut to half.
my connection with the issue is basically
ISP modem ----> Wall Ethernet ------> R7000 ------> Desktop PC
With this configuration I get a max of 450mbps
I tried to see if my house Ethernet wiring was the problem so I did this connection.
ISP modem ----> Wall Ethernet -----> Desktop PC
My speeds are correct to the typical speeds my ISP offers which is around 829.75Mbps - 979.46Mbps (1gbps plan)
And connected it to what?
Now I have my connection as
ISP modem -----> Wall Ethernet ----- TP-link TL-SG105-----Port 1 to Desktop PC----- Port 2 to R7000
There is clearly a problem with the R7000 where it cuts the speed in half and I don't know why as my house Ethernet wiring is fine when I test my speeds plugged directly into my Desktop.
acecryz wrote:
I decided to get a small switch instead, I get to keep my 900 mbps and my wifi. Sadly, I can't access routerlogin.net anymore though my pc.
That's not a solution - now you have to isolated networks.
As you appear to have a provider modem/router doing NAT already, I hardly understand why one does buy and install yet another NAT router. A switch, some network cables to different locations of your house, and some inexpensive wireless access points. That would make up a path to solution towards better wireless coverage.
I don't have isolated networks as I now run my R7000 in AP mode. I bought a R7000 because I was sick and tired of cheap access points I thought getting a decent netgear one would solve my problem. For the most part it did. You just come here and insult my purchase and ignore the fact that this router shouldn't be CUTTING MY SPEED IN HALF. "I HARDLY UNDERSTAND WHY DOES ONE COMMENT IGNORING THE MAIN PROBLEM."
