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emanon
Tutor
Aug 23, 2018
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Why is my R7000 slowing down my network?

I have a Nighthawk R7000. It's connected to my cable internet service provider modem via ethernet.  The provider promises me 100 Mpbs and I have been getting that or just a little more or less depend...
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Christian_R
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Aug 23, 2018

Hello emanon, 

 

What firmware is your R7000 currently on? 

 

 

~Christian

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emanon
Tutor
Aug 23, 2018

Firmware Version
V1.0.9.14_1.2.25

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      emanon
      Tutor
      Aug 23, 2018
      Christian_R wrote:

      emanon,

       

      Please download the latest firmware, run a speed test, and let me know if your issue persists. You may download the latest firmware using the link below:

       

      https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7000.aspx#download

       

       

      ~Christian

       

      Wow my friend you are a genuis!  That did it.  I installed latest firmware and ran 3 tests.  All were above 100 Mbps!!  I had not set the R7000 to automtaically update beacuse sometimes updates cause problems and I like to wait and see what others experience with updates.

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        Christian_R
        NETGEAR Employee Retired
        Aug 23, 2018

        emanon, 

         

        I'm glad to hear!  :) Oh yes, I completely understand. Glad I was able to help! 

         

        Enjoy the rest of your day

         

         

        ~Christian