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RS700 400-500 Mbp's Down/ 50 Up
Hello! I really need some help on figuring this out. My router will not, under any circumstances, maintain 1 Gbps up or down speeds. When i reboot the router the RS700 I get 1Gig up and down no p...
What Firmware version is currently loaded?
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.
What speeds are seen with a ethernet connected PC and Ooklas installable speed test app on this PC?
CAT6A STP - This is being used already
Calix - GigaPoint 803G
Model Number 100-04255 10
PC speed is getting about 500 mbps per second down and 50 up
At the actual router it's getting about 500-600 and 60mbps upRouter RS700 RS700 V1.0.7.96 I presume you have tested a ethernet connected PC directly connected to the ONT to compare results?
IPv6 and Protection Engine disabled on the RS router? Can't remember if PE is featured on the 700 series or not.
Can try more recent FW version however there other known issues with that version. NG had a beta that maybe available to you.
It's definitely falling back to software packet handling on wireshark. NAT acceleration and Fast Path are DEFINITELY being disabled somehow even with QOS/Traffic Monitoring, Parental Controls, Armor (security), Open NAT. All turned off .. I don't understand. The Router logs aren't showing anything either that is useful.