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DaveMoreland
Aug 15, 2022Aspirant
Nighthawk X4S Slow Download Speeds
My X4S AC3200 cable modem occasionally will have the download speeds slow to 1 mbps or less while the uploads remain normal at 35-40 mbps. I am paying for 400 mbps download speeds. You can restore ...
- Aug 16, 2022
Ok hoping you or ISP and get it working better...
DaveMoreland
Aug 16, 2022Aspirant
Thanks for the great advise! I will check for coax connection issues.
This is an essential connection since this is a computer that is used for a work at home job. We are presently paying for a second internet provider (T-Mobile 5G) just because this one has so many issues! Unfortunately T-Mobile is not perfect either so at this time it makes sense to keep both.
FURRYe38
Aug 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Ok hoping you or ISP and get it working better...
- FURRYe38Aug 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
And if ISP doesn't do anything, you could short term rent one of there modems to see if the problem continues, if so, this can be additional help in proving the ISP needs to fix this.
- DaveMorelandAug 16, 2022Aspirant
Good idea. I used to have one of their modems but it got zapped in an electrical storm which prompted me to buy my own.
I never had this problem with the cable modem from Suddenlink so that's why I think there's some issue with this particular model of modem.
- FURRYe38Aug 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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Also I would place a laptop cooler under this modem as well. Helps keep the unit cooler and helps with electronics longevity as well.
- DaveMorelandAug 16, 2022Aspirant
Thanks! I will look into that.
- FURRYe38Aug 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
I use one of these:
- DaveMorelandAug 16, 2022Aspirant
Thanks again for all your help!
- FURRYe38Aug 16, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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