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Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

gcmfishin
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Xr500 connectivity issues

I purchased this router a couple months ago and I have a couple of anoyying issues thus far. Issues are:

 

1: Every other day I pretty much have to restart the router as the internet speeds are at a crawl.

2: I notice that the device Manger doesnt show all the devices that are connected. even when they are drawing bandwidth they show offline.

 

I am running the latest firmware V2.3.2.40. I have hard reseted the router a few times. no change. When i restart the router the devices do show in network traffic and in the manager. but after I dont know how long they disapear again. But i can careless about that. The main issue is the internet speeds. i have 300/25 and when the issue happens its at under 10/.05 so very very slow. What do you think?

 

Model: XR500| Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

 

You might downgrade to v32 as other have had issues with v40. 


@gcmfishin wrote:

I purchased this router a couple months ago and I have a couple of anoyying issues thus far. Issues are:

 

1: Every other day I pretty much have to restart the router as the internet speeds are at a crawl.

2: I notice that the device Manger doesnt show all the devices that are connected. even when they are drawing bandwidth they show offline.

 

I am running the latest firmware V2.3.2.40. I have hard reseted the router a few times. no change. When i restart the router the devices do show in network traffic and in the manager. but after I dont know how long they disapear again. But i can careless about that. The main issue is the internet speeds. i have 300/25 and when the issue happens its at under 10/.05 so very very slow. What do you think?

 


 

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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

What QoS settings are you using? Is this over wifi and ethernet?

The devices are they connected to a switch or another router behind the XR500? Which devices are they specifically? Do they use an instant on/standby mode?
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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

 

You might downgrade to v32 as other have had issues with v40. 


@gcmfishin wrote:

I purchased this router a couple months ago and I have a couple of anoyying issues thus far. Issues are:

 

1: Every other day I pretty much have to restart the router as the internet speeds are at a crawl.

2: I notice that the device Manger doesnt show all the devices that are connected. even when they are drawing bandwidth they show offline.

 

I am running the latest firmware V2.3.2.40. I have hard reseted the router a few times. no change. When i restart the router the devices do show in network traffic and in the manager. but after I dont know how long they disapear again. But i can careless about that. The main issue is the internet speeds. i have 300/25 and when the issue happens its at under 10/.05 so very very slow. What do you think?

 


 

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gcmfishin
Tutor

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

I have tried all three settings of qos. I do tend to leave it "On" more than High Priority Traffic. I feel that high piority traffic doesnt work. As realy the only game i play is siege on the pc. 

 

These speed tests are over ethernet directly connected to the router. and over wifi. no switches or anything like that. 

 

The modem I am using is an arris SB8200. On comcast with 250/20. but when its working i get 300/25. its connected to the xr500 router.

 

I will try to downgrade the firmware and see if the problem goes away.. thank you guys for the responses and your help.

Model: XR500| Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

I'd try QoS completely disabled in Anti-Bufferbloats settings and see if you experience this slow downs. If not then it's likely a QoS issue.
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gcmfishin
Tutor

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

Downgraded the firmware to 32. took qos off. lets see what happens. report back in a couple days. or if the issue pops up. thank you guys

Model: XR500| Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Netduma_Jack
NetDuma Partner

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

Thanks for letting us know. Hope it works well for you

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gcmfishin
Tutor

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

Well so far so good. After I downgraded to the previous firmware everything seems to be runing great. no more slow internet. And the devices are all being detected. I guess ill wait for the next firmware to be released. thanks guys.  

Model: XR500| Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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FURRYe38
Guru

Re: Xr500 connectivity issues

Enjoy. Smiley Wink


@gcmfishin wrote:

Well so far so good. After I downgraded to the previous firmware everything seems to be runing great. no more slow internet. And the devices are all being detected. I guess ill wait for the next firmware to be released. thanks guys.  


 

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