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XR450 Nighthawk - Slower speeds than my default Spectrum Modem?
I'm having issues with internet speeds using my new XR450 Nighthawk Router and would like some help in figuring out what is happening. 1. First time I installed it and configured through DUMAS,...
- Even more so I think this is due to your PC ethernet adapter, I'd even suggest perhaps replacing this (if possible) or finding a 1gps USB to ethernet adapter and testing with that (could take back for refund if it doesn't work) and see if that is the cause. The only device this is happening on is that one so that is where I would look first. You can get higher than you pay for sometimes, depends on the demand in the area usually. Yes possible their modem locked speeds down as well.
Even more so I think this is due to your PC ethernet adapter, I'd even suggest perhaps replacing this (if possible) or finding a 1gps USB to ethernet adapter and testing with that (could take back for refund if it doesn't work) and see if that is the cause. The only device this is happening on is that one so that is where I would look first. You can get higher than you pay for sometimes, depends on the demand in the area usually. Yes possible their modem locked speeds down as well.
Update!
I went ahead and purchased a 1GPS Ethernet 3.0 USB Adapter and my speed issues are resolved on PC!
Seeing about 235MBPS Down and 12 UP, finally! (Should have listened to you guys earlier and tried the switch)
Thank you for the suggestions to all.
So, I would assume the Ethernet adapter on my motherboard is defective?
I mean, I did a clean install of Windows 10 on the PC and the issue was still remaining after getting all updates done on my PC to current.
Now I wonder if I should even bother taking my computer apart and sending in my motherboard for warranty repair, sounds like a hassle...
Oh well.
Thanks again everyone!
Great news.
Well if you did a clean install of the the PC and used updated drivers for that on board adapter and it still didn't fix it, I would presume that adapter is faulty.
Something to ask the PCs Mfr about and let them know that you did everything including putting in a USB adpapter and that works. If it's under warranty, i would use it.
Please mark your thread as solved so others will know.
Enjoy. :smileywink:
Thanks for the advice... I'm not very PC savvy, but I'll see if my friend that help me build this Gaming PC can make some time for me sometime and we'll see about sending it in for warranty if Asus will take it in...
Question, I marked one of the answers as as the solution.... I'm not sure if that sets the thread as "solved"... I'm new here =)
Good, yes check out any kind of warranty as well. I believe ASUS has some after warranty services as well if this is a high end motherboard. Something i'd want to keep maintained.
Yes. It's marked now.
Thank you.ps. if you need more wifi coverage at some point from the XR, the EX7700 does a great job and works well with the XR450. I have two and have great coverage and performance.
- Fantastic to hear that, happy to hear it is solved. Do let us know if you have any further questions!
