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Rakesh92
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Feb 27, 2022
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Nighthawk R6080 not giving max speed over WiFi

I have a Nighthawk R6080 connected to a Arris surfboard SB6183. My Internet speed is 600 mbps. The speed I get over WiFi and via ethernet(connected to my router) is around 100 mbps. I have connected ...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Feb 27, 2022

    wcalifas is correct. 

    that router is only fast ethernet rated. (10/100mpbs). 

    to get faster speeds you'd need to upgrade to at minimum a gigabit router. 

    Keep in mind, even if you do upgrade to gigabit, most devices aren't going to hit 600mbps over wireless. 

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 05, 2022

The WAX does have a router mode. But its default configuration is access point. 

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    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 05, 2022

    Weird. The data sheet and manual call the WAX204 an access point.

     

    No mention of router in the data sheet. I see that manual says "can operate as a
    lightweight SOHO router"

     

    Maybe I should ask for one to try out.

     

    I still wouldn't use one as a replacement for the R6080.