NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
Nighthawk AC1900 cuts internet speed in half from wired modem
I am running the following Firmware Version V1.0.9.88_10.2.88 I have read the message traffic that I need to go to a firmware version ov V1.0.7 or lower to fix the problem. I do not see this ve...
- Did you do a factory reset on the router after the downgrade to 42?
Here is the requested details of what I am running and the issue I am having.
R7000 — Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router
Hardware Version R7000
Firmware Version V1.0.9.88_10.2.88
Download speed:
- Modem direct to computer via ethernet cable = 226.6 Mbps
- Modem direct to router and then router direct to computer via ethernet cables = 113.27Mbps
Upload speed: 11Mbps with either method
Modem is Motorola Surfboard SBG6580
I have powered cycle both computer, router, and modem allowing a minimum of 5 minutes of complete power off.
Searched on the following web page with the following parameters "download speeds cut in half", without finding an appropriate solution
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/r7000.aspx#page-2
As previously suggested above downgrading your firmware to 1.0.9.42 is your best bet. There are just too many issues with 1.0.9.88
I downloaded and installed the following and rebooted the router. Verified the firmware installed correctly.
Download speed is still the same 110 Mbps (half what it should be)
Firmware Version V1.0.9.42_10.2.44