I just recently updated the firmware on my WNR3500Lv2 router to the current version: V1.2.0.66 and noticed that my wifi speeds are slow. For example, watching YouTube videos on my phone while connected to my wifi the video is in a constant loading state. Even downloading a small 50mb app takes 10 minutes. Everything was fine until I updated the router's firmware. Any fixes?

StoneSword wrote: When sitting in my office where I have my modem and router, testing the signal strength is 100% signal, 144Mbps. This "modem" may also be a "gateway". A gateway usually refers to a modem/router that has added features, such as a telephone socket. Tell people the make and model of this modem and you may get better help. Any speeds you test over wifi are more likely to measure the capability of your wifi devices, not your Internet speed. The only reliable tests are with a direct wired connection.

link speed isn't the same as actual throughput speed. And 2.4ghz is slow. so what actual speed do you get out of it?

StoneSword wrote: I think if I install the older firmware I should be okay. No guarantees there! But nothing lost either.

Did you try factory resetting and reinstalling the router (not from backup)?Its usually what's recommended if there's issues after updating firmware.

plemans wrote:Did you try factory resetting and reinstalling the router (not from backup)?Its usually what's recommended if there's issues after updating firmware. I did for a reset facotry on the router for about 30 seconds and still having issues. When I download an app on my phone over wifi the download speed is slow to the point it takes half an hour to download 100mb. The wifi is the issue and it has me stumped..

After Firmware update V1.2.0.66 wifi speeds are slow

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 25, 2021
Did you try factory resetting and reinstalling the router (not from backup)?
Its usually what's recommended if there's issues after updating firmware.
- StoneSword
  Aspirant
  Jan 28, 2021
  plemans wrote:
  Did you try factory resetting and reinstalling the router (not from backup)?
  Its usually what's recommended if there's issues after updating firmware.
  I did for a reset facotry on the router for about 30 seconds and still having issues. When I download an app on my phone over wifi the download speed is slow to the point it takes half an hour to download 100mb. The wifi is the issue and it has me stumped..
  - plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 28, 2021
    What gateway do you have?
    What speeds do you get hardwired?
    What speeds do you get over 2.4ghz?

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After Firmware update V1.2.0.66 wifi speeds are slow