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Re: Nighthawk x6 r8000 slow speeds
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My download speeds are very slow when hard wired or wireless connected to the Nighthawk router. If I hardwired to my modem supplied by the cable company I get speeds around 50 mbps down and 3 mbps up. When I connect to the router they are any where between .75-10mbps down. Thoughts?
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OK. Let's put it another way, what modem is the router plugged into?
There have been several new firmware releases since you installed it. Start here:
Nighthawk X6 R8000 | AC3200 Tri Band Router | NETGEAR Support
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Re: Nighthawk x6 r8000 slow speeds
What is the firmware version on the R8000?
What is the modem in front of it?
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Re: Nighthawk x6 r8000 slow speeds
I am unsure of the firmware at this time. I will check when I get home later today. I do know that I have not updated the firmware on the unit since I purchaced it about six months ago. The router is sitting on the middle shelf of an open glass TV stand.
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OK. Let's put it another way, what modem is the router plugged into?
There have been several new firmware releases since you installed it. Start here:
Nighthawk X6 R8000 | AC3200 Tri Band Router | NETGEAR Support
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Re: Nighthawk x6 r8000 slow speeds
The modem is an Arris (not sure exact model) that was supplied by the cable company. Like I said earlier I am able to get 50mbps out of the modem itself but when i connect the router the speeds drop. I will try to update to the latest firmware today.
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Re: Nighthawk x6 r8000 slow speeds
So, I updated the firmware, changed the MTU settings to 1400, turned off QOS and disabled smart connect. Seems to be working at the moment.
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