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kevineverts
Oct 14, 2021Aspirant
Wireless upload is super slow
I have a R6700v3 router with firmware V1.0.4.120_10.0.91 . The upload is fine if connected via ethernet cable but it stinks on wifi. I ran multiple speed tests to verify. From the NightHawk app - ...
plemans
Oct 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What modem/gateway is it connected to?
Did this issue recently start or is the router a new purchase?
Are you using IPv6?
- kevinevertsOct 14, 2021Aspirant
It is connected to an Arris TM1602 cable model that in turn is connected to Charter Spectrum internet.
I've had the router for a couple years and don't remember if the problem started then or if it is a new issue. Normally I wouldn't notice but I was trying to upload a couple medium size files (50-150MB) and noticed that it was taking forever. One it was done, I performed the tests above.
IPv6 is disabled (Router web page > Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6 > Disabled.
- plemansOct 14, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Try enabling ipv6 and see it if helps