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Netgear C7000v2 Modem Router - Slow Internet speed over 5GHz wifi network
Hi All, I have a 600mbps Internet only plan from Xfinity/Comcast. I purchased a Netgear C7000v2 Modem Router (AC1900) to replace my old router + modem setup. The New Netgear C7000v2 Modem Rout...
"Router is rated at 1.3gbps oer 5GHz." This is a a connection rate between the routers radio and the connecting wifi device ONLY. this is not thruput speeds. Lots of various factors contribute to wifi actual bandwidth/thruput speeds.
rohitruls wrote:
But in the specifications the Router is rated at 1.3gbps oer 5GHz.
So shouldn't it atleast be able to go upto 600mbps with ease? I might have to go back to my old setup if this netgear router modem isn't able to deliver the speeds its rated for.
FURRYe38 wrote:"Router is rated at 1.3gbps oer 5GHz." This is a a connection rate between the routers radio and the connecting wifi device ONLY. this is not thruput speeds. Lots of various factors contribute to wifi actual bandwidth/thruput speeds.
rohitruls wrote:But in the specifications the Router is rated at 1.3gbps oer 5GHz.
So shouldn't it atleast be able to go upto 600mbps with ease? I might have to go back to my old setup if this netgear router modem isn't able to deliver the speeds its rated for.
I agree, I am not expecting to get the entire 600mbps download speed but I atleast expect it to deliver over 400mbps download speed.
I too prefer a Separate Router + Separate Modem Setup but I am in this situation now with a trusted brand Modem Router Combo device and I need to find a fix to this. This device is capable of better download speeds. I have seen other members reporting download speed over 700mbps for the same device. (Refer this post: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/Getting-35-Mbps-upload-with-xfinity-amp-C7000v2/m-p/2024808#M177806)
I recommend you find a separate modem and external wifi router. The CM series of modems is good. Iv'e enjoyed my CM1100, 1200. The CM2000 isn't bad either. IF your wanting something that provides good wifi speeds thats over 400Mpbs, then you'll need something RAX or maybe Orbi to check out. Last R series router I got was the R7960P and XR450. They do ok but the 7960 doesn't support 160Hz and while the XR450 does. So not sure about RAX stuff as I don't have anything with experienced there on those models. Orbi AC and AX I do. Orbi AX supports speeds well over 600Mpbs on 5Ghz. The C7000 I believe just hasn't the performance needed.
I agree, I am not expecting to get the entire 600mbps download speed but I atleast expect it to deliver over 400mbps download speed.
(Refer this post: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/Getting-35-Mbps-upload-with-xfinity-amp-C7000v2/m-p/2024808#M177806)
In the post you linked to, the users doesn't say if they're connecting wired/wireless. The C7000 won't hit 700mbps over wireless. Wired, sure. but not wireless.
And the 1.3gbps is when you're using a 3x3 antenna device. The vast majority of wireless devices are 1x1 or 2x2 for AC. Meaning the max link connecting is 866mbps for a 2x2 device and 433mbps for a 1x1 device. Thats link speed, not throughput. throughput is roughly 55-65% of link speed on a optimal setup. Again that'd be with an optimal setup. Not on a combo device, not in an area with wireless congestion, and distance makes a big difference as 5ghz speeds drop off quickly with distance.
One thing I will mention is that unless you're doing frequent data backup, throughput isn't as big a deal as most make it out to be. a 4k streaming device only needs 25-40mbps to stream decently. If you're needing to hit speeds over 200-300mbps on wireless, I'd be looking at upgrading to an AX router and AX devices.
