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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 i...
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.
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."
The AP mode on these consumer routers suffer in many aspects. Often the Gigabit Ethernet ports aren't performing at full speed, because of some hardware acceleration isn't available (or used) by the firmware in AP mode, why ever: The GbE ports are handled as individual ports by the firmware, and are not configured for using the fast hardware switch. It's an internal design of the past, see also the need to disable the QoS when operating in router mode on fast Internet connections. That's probably exactly the point that hits your R7000 installation.
And sorry, there was no indication that your R7000 is operating in AP mode.
I'm having the same issue with my router. I've got it set up the same way you do acecryz: running in AP mode, hardwired to my ISP gateway via ethernet. I do it for the same reason you do: to get better coverage on a different floor of my house.
This configuration used to work great, but now is terrible. I've tried upgrading and downgrading firmware. I've updated my NTP settings. Nothing has worked. Super frustrating!
FWIW, Comcast is my ISP. I wonder if they changed something in their gateway software that is interfering with the R7000.
I don't have a solution. I just wanted to commiserate and validate the legitimacy of your desired configuration.